Germany's Merz elected chancellor in second parliamentary vote after unexpected setback
Merz has been widely expected to become the leader of Europe's largest economy following Germany's federal election in February.
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Germany’s Merz elected chancellor in second round vote
Friedrich Merz receives 325 votes in the second round of voting, hours after a shock defeat in the first ballot.
Friedrich Merz WINS second vote to become German chancellor hours after suffering humiliating defeat that sparked calls for his resignation
Germany had been thrown into political chaos earlier today as Merz's bid to become the country's 10th chancellor shockingly failed in the first round of voting in parliament by just six votes this mo…
Merz becomes German chancellor in second Bundestag vote
Conservative leader scrapes together just enough votes to claim Germany’s top job — but he's weakened already.
17 hours ago
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.
18 hours ago
Merz just lost the vote to be German chancellor. What next?
The conservative leader’s wafer-thin majority is exposed after failing to get parliamentary support. The next few days will be crucial.
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Merz fails to be elected Germany’s chancellor in first parliament vote
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Video: Germany’s Merz fails to be elected chancellor in parliament vote
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz has lost in the first round of voting in parliament.
19 hours ago
Germany’s Merz fails to be elected chancellor in shock first-round parliamentary vote
Friedrich Merz failed to get the majority needed to become German chancellor in a parliamentary vote Tuesday.
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