Germany's Merz becomes chancellor after surviving historic vote failure

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 (1 day ago)

Germany's Merz becomes chancellor after surviving historic vote failure

The conservative leader is sworn in, having won a parliament vote to become chancellor at the second attempt.

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Friedrich Merz has secured the chancellorship of Germany in a dramatic second-round vote, overcoming a shocking first-round defeat earlier in the day. With 325 votes in his favor, Merz surpassed the required 316 majority, averting a constitutional crisis. His unexpected first-round loss, which marked...

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