Top News Merz Fails in First Parliament Vote to Become Germany’s Next Chancellor: Live Updates Published 3 weeks ago on May 6, 2025 By The Janitor Mr. Merz failed to get enough votes from legislators in the German Parliament in a first round of voting. No modern German chancellor has ever failed to secure the job on a first ballot. Related Topics: Up Next Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders. Don't Miss Alcatraz visitors react to Trump: From ‘the man’s a moron’ to ‘idea seems good’ Continue Reading You may like