Top News Merz Short of Majority in Initial German Parliament Vote Published 3 weeks ago on May 6, 2025 By The Janitor Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a shock setback when he fell short of a majority in an initial vote in the lower house of parliament, potentially delaying his swearing-in as head of government later on Tuesday. Related Topics: Up Next Germany: Merz fails to secure majority in first round vote Don't Miss Friedrich Merz unexpectedly fails to be elected German chancellor in first parliamentary vote Continue Reading You may like