When is Germany holding early elections and what is happening in preparation for them?

Germany is headed for early elections in just about five days from now. In preparation for this critical vote, Chancellor candidates from four of the largest political parties participated in a public forum where they took questions directly from an audience. This Q&A session provided German voters an opportunity to hear candidates discuss pressing issues like immigration and climate change ahead of the polls. The upcoming elections come after the collapse of the coalition government last November, with significant implications for Germany's political landscape.