Top News Merz fails to be elected German chancellor in first round of voting Published 3 weeks ago on May 6, 2025 By The Janitor 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 center-left Social Democrats. Related Topics: Up Next Merz Short of Majority in Initial German Parliament Vote Don't Miss Merz fails to be elected German chancellor in first parliamentary vote Continue Reading You may like
