Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor hours after historic first ballot defeat

Merz successfully became Germany's next chancellor on Tuesday, after falling short in the first round of voting despite being widely expected to win. Merz failed to secure the necessary majority of 316 votes in the first round but won the second ballot with 325 votes, securing his position as Germany's 10th post-war chancellor. 

May 6, 2025 - 16:00
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Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor hours after historic first ballot defeat
Merz successfully became Germany's next chancellor on Tuesday, after falling short in the first round of voting despite being widely expected to win. Merz failed to secure the necessary majority of 316 votes in the first round but won the second ballot with 325 votes, securing his position as Germany's 10th post-war chancellor. 

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