Friedrich Merz, the leader of the conservative CDU, was elected as Germany's new chancellor in a remarkable second round of voting in the Bundestag. After an unprecedented failure to secure a majority in the initial vote, Merz achieved 325 votes in the second round, surpassing the required 316. His election alleviated concerns over a potential constitutional crisis, despite calls from the far-right AfD for his resignation and fresh elections. This event is noteworthy as it marks a significant moment in German political history.
Friedrich Merz's election as chancellor in the Bundestag marks a pivotal moment, as he secured a majority in a second vote, averting a constitutional crisis.
In an unprecedented event in Germany's postwar history, Merz failed to gather enough support in the first voting round, prompting a second attempt.
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