Germany's Friedrich Merz falls short of majority in first vote to become chancellor
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 Friedrich Merz's bid to become Germany's next chancellor faced a setback as he failed to secure a majority in the Bundestag's initial vote, falling six votes short of the required 316. Despite a pre-approved coalition deal, some lawmakers defected, leaving the outcome uncertain.
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...
Chancellor Merz inaugurates German brigade in Lithuania to strengthen NATO's eastern flank
Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade aimed at strengthening NATO's presence and..
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk talk to the media in Albania following a call with US..
Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges all sides to avoid a "famine" in Gaza, which has been under an aid blockade by Israel since early March, calling it a "humanitarian obligation" for..
Friedrich Merz failed to secure an outright majority in the Bundestag, prompting the AfD to demand new elections and criticize the government's leadership. The... IndiaTimes
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
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