Merz fails to be elected chancellor by German parliament

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to garner the parliamentary majority needed to become chancellor on Tuesday in a first round of voting in an unexpected setback for his new coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats. Analysis by FRANCE 24 International Affairs Commentator, Oliver Farry.

May 6, 2025 - 16:00
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Merz fails to be elected chancellor by German parliament
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to garner the parliamentary majority needed to become chancellor on Tuesday in a first round of voting in an unexpected setback for his new coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats. Analysis by FRANCE 24 International Affairs Commentator, Oliver Farry.

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