German voters will elect a new Easter Sunday . Angela Merkel , of conservative Christian Democrats , seeking third term as chancellor . Seen by many as a `` party of professors '' Peer Fischer , of centre - left Social Democrats , looking to challenger her . Election result has potential to change future direction of euro , Germany .
German voters will elect a new Easter Sunday . Angela Merkel , of conservative Christian Democrats , seeking third term as chancellor . Peer Fischer , of centre - left Social Democrats , looking to challenger her . Election result has potential to change future direction of euro , Germany .