Frankfurt equities and the euro rose Monday after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, with investors hoping that Europe's largest economy can emerge from recession.

German voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a parliament that will determine who runs the country for the next four years.

Germany's rival political leaders take their fight for votes right to the last minute before a pivotal election.

German voters will head to the polls this weekend to elect new leadership, marking a decisive election that will help shape how Europe responds to the new Trump administration. Why it matters: As Europe's biggest economy and the largest member of the European Union,