German lawmakers reject Friedrich Merz as chancellor in a stunning 1st round
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 () The setback is a major embarrassment for the leader of the center-right Christian Democrats, less than three months after winning the most votes in Germany's federal election.
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 saw him fall six votes short.
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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 — 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.
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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.
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Tuesday, 6 May 2025 ()
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