Germany in Turmoil | Friedrich Merz Fails To Become Chancellor In Embarrassing Parliamentary Defeat
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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.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ignited controversy by confirming that Ukraine is now permitted to strike military targets inside Russian territory. His remarks have intensified tensions between Germany and Russia, sparking debate within Germany’s political landscape and raising concerns about the broader implications for European security. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about Western military support to Ukraine and Germany’s evolving role in the conflict. Join us as we break down the political fallout, reactions from German politicians, and what this means for the fragile Germany-Russia relationship moving forward.
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Western allies are no longer imposing any restrictions on the use of long-range weapons delivered to Ukraine for Kyiv against Russian military targets, the German chancellor said on Monday.
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Germany's spy agency suspends 'extremist' classification for AfD party, says court
The AfD filed a lawsuit against the extremism designation and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution says it will suspend the categorisation pending litigation.
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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 the first time in postwar history a chancellor candidate failed to win, had sent shockwaves through German politics. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has expressed outrage at Merz’s victory, demanding his resignation and calling for fresh elections.
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US Secretary of State Rubio says Germany is a 'tyranny in disguise' after AfD verdict
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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.
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