Blow for Merz as he misses majority in first vote for chancellor for the first time in history

Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz suffered a serious blow on Tuesday when he failed to win a parliamentary majority in the first round of voting to become the next chancellor. This situation is unprecented, as explains FRANCE 24 correspondent in Berlin, Nick Holdsworth.

May 6, 2025 - 16:00
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Blow for Merz as he misses majority in first vote for chancellor for the first time in history
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz suffered a serious blow on Tuesday when he failed to win a parliamentary majority in the first round of voting to become the next chancellor. This situation is unprecented, as explains FRANCE 24 correspondent in Berlin, Nick Holdsworth.

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