Ahead of Sunday’s elections, the Protestant, Catholic and other churches ask to “vote for parties that stand up for our democracy”. Alice Weidel’s AfD party rises in the polls amid tough immigration debates.

“As churches, we mourn with the families and pray for them”, said German Christian leaders. The murder of 3 people has added fuel to the political fight over migration.

In a Q&A session in the parliament, the German Chancellor stressed that “it is unacceptable when men buy women. That has always outraged me morally”.

The German Chancellor comes from a Lutheran family. He speaks about the Christian influence in society but remains silent about his personal beliefs.

The rise of the Greens and the Liberals makes them essential to reach a coalition deal.