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Germany in Turmoil | Friedrich Merz Fails To Become Chancellor In Embarrassing Parliamentary Defeat

In a stunning and unprecedented setback, Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz has failed to secure the majority needed to become chancellor in the first round of parliamentary voting — missing by just six votes. The defeat marks the first time since World War II that a chancellor candidate has fallen short on the initial ballot. As political uncertainty grips Berlin, coalition talks intensify and fresh elections loom as a possibility. The failed bid comes amid economic stagnation, the far-right AfD’s rise, and global pressure on Germany’s next leader. #FriedrichMerz #MerzForChancellor #CDULeader #GermanyElections #MerzLive #FriedrichMerzSpeech #ChancellorMerz #GermanyPolitics #FriedrichMerzCDU #Merz2025 #WhoIsFriedrichMerz #FriedrichMerzInterview #GermanyChancellorRace #MerzAnnouncement #MerzVsAfD

US Secretary of State Rubio says Germany is a 'tyranny in disguise' after AfD verdict

US Secretary of State Rubio says Germany is a 'tyranny in disguise' after AfD verdict The decision to label the AfD as "right-wing extremist" is straining US-German relations. The Trump administration has previously criticised the behaviour of European governments towards right-wing populist, anti-immigration parties. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/03/us-secretary-of-state-rubio-says-germany-is-a-tyranny-in-disguise-after-afd-verdict Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Germany Declares AfD ‘Extremist’; Rubio, Musk SLAMS Move as ‘Tyranny and Assault’ on Democracy

Germany’s intelligence agency has officially labeled the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as “extremist,” allowing deep surveillance and communications interception. The AfD, which placed second in Germany’s recent elections, condemned the move as a politically motivated attack on democracy. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk both blasted the decision, calling it authoritarian. The BfV defends its ruling, citing the party’s anti-migrant rhetoric. This explosive development deepens the rift over free speech, nationalism, and immigration in Europe—and sends shockwaves across transatlantic politics. #Germany #AfD #Rubio #ElonMusk #FreeSpeech #Surveillance #Politics #EuropeNews #Democracy #Tyranny #Immigration #Nationalism #MarcoRubio #BfV #BreakingNews #GermanElections #ChancellorMerz #Opposition #CivilRights #AfDUnderWatch

Germany designates AfD as right-wing extremist organisation, citing threat to democracy

Germany designates AfD as right-wing extremist organisation, citing threat to democracy Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has designated AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, citing xenophobic stances as the reason. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/02/germany-designates-afd-as-right-wing-extremist-organisation-citing-threat-to-democracy Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Germany's chancellor hopeful Merz fails to secure majority in first round of Bundestag vote

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 : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/06/germanys-chancellor-hopeful-merz-fails-to-secure-majority-in-first-round-of-bundestag-vote Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages