Friedrich Merz reacts after he failed to be elected new chancellor in the first voting process at the German federal parliament, Bundestag, at the Reichstag building in Berlin, Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

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After Merz's defeat in the first ballot, AfD co-leader Alice Weidel said, “Merz should step aside and the way should be cleared for a general election,” calling the failed vote a “good day ...

Friedrich Merz has been elected Germany’s next chancellor after securing 325 votes in a second-round Bundestag vote, following an unexpected defeat in the first round. His win ends weeks of ...

Friedrich Merz has become Germany's new chancellor after winning a second vote in the country's parliament. He unexpectedly failed in the first parliamentary ballot on Tuesday morning - the first ...

Designated German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reacts to the result of the first round of vote at a session at the Bundestag (lower house of parliament) where the parliament is to elect the Germany ...

Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, ... Merz received 325 votes in the second ballot in the 630-seat Bundestag.