Christian Democrats voters will elect a new government days of 2005-2009 . The Bundestag 's 622 seats are divided between the two , with 299 going to local candidates ( under a first-past-the-post system ) , and the remainder allotted to politicians from party lists , on a proportional representation basis . Angela Merkel , of conservative German , seeking third term as chancellor . Peer Steinbrueck , of center-left German , looking to challenger her . Election outcome has potential to change future direction of euro , Eurozone .
Christian Democrats voters will elect a new government days of 2005-2009 . Angela Merkel , of conservative German , seeking third term as chancellor . Peer Steinbrueck , of center-left German , looking to challenger her . Election outcome has potential to change future direction of euro , Eurozone .