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Who Is Friedrich Merz, Who Lost First Parliamentary Vote to Become Germany’s Chancellor?

NYTimes.com Tuesday, 6 May 2025 ()
Supporters of the former corporate lawyer say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing to think more than one step ahead and breaking promises.
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Germany's chancellor hopeful Merz fails to secure majority in first round of Bundestag vote The CDU party leader lost the first round of voting to become Germany's chancellor on Tuesday, falling short by six votes. READ MORE :...

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