The center-right opposition is favored to win, while polls point to the strongest result for a far-right party since World War II

The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.

This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on national television, the ninth of the month

Germany is the most populous country in the 27-nation European Union and a leading member of NATO. It has been Ukraine's biggest second-weapons supplier, after the U.S. It will be central to shaping the continent's response to the challenges of the coming years, including the Trump administration's confrontational foreign and trade policy.

Germany heads to the polls on Sunday, with the country's stagnant economy and heated rows over immigration policy dominating conversations on the campaign trail. The post German voters weigh options ahead of election hinging on immigration,

Immigration top of voters’ minds as Germany prepares for elections As Germany's 60 million voters head to the polls on Feb 23, immigration remains a top concern. Many are demanding that politicians take a tougher stance on border control.