Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), faced a challenging election process in his bid to become Chancellor of Germany. After an unexpected defeat in the first round of voting on Tuesday, Merz successfully regrouped and secured 325 votes in the second vote, surpassing the 316 needed. This rapid scheduling of the second vote was crucial, as the coalition of CDU, CSU, and SPD prepares to form a government, totaling 328 seats in the Bundestag amid a backdrop of political maneuvering.
In a surprising turn of events, CDU leader Friedrich Merz fell short in his first vote for Chancellor, needing 316 votes but only securing 325 in the second attempt.
Following a hastily organized second vote, Friedrich Merz garnered 325 votes in the assembly, with a total of 630 members participating.
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