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...
Bundestag elects CDU's Friedrich Merz as new German chancellor in repeat vote
The CDU party leader was confirmed as Germany's chancellor on Tuesday in a second vote after a tumultuous first round..
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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 —..
Friedrich Merz is poised to become Germany's next chancellor on May 6, pending approvals from his party and the SPD. Despite winning the election, Merz faces low... IndiaTimes
"Dramatic" - Germany's Merz Falls Short In Chancellor Vote As Political Turmoil Unfolds, New Vote Imminent Germany's blue-chip DAX 40 index fell nearly 2% after... Upworthy Also reported by •IndiaTimes •Breitbart •BBC News
Friedrich Merz's bid to become Germany's 10th chancellor has unexpectedly failed in the first round of voting in parliament. Sky News Also reported by •IndiaTimes •Breitbart •NYTimes.com •Upworthy
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