Friedrich Merz faced a stunning defeat in the Bundestag, unable to achieve the majority needed to confirm his position as chancellor, marking a historic setback for German politics. Merzâs CDU/CSU had forged a coalition with the Social Democrats (SPD), theoretically securing 328 votes. However, in the crucial vote, he only garnered 310 votes. The secret ballot complicates efforts to identify dissenting lawmakers, spurring concerns about the coalition's unity as they prepare for a second voting attempt. The immediate focus is now on stabilizing the government and moving past the embarrassment of this unexpected outcome.
Friedrich Merz's defeat in the Bundestag marks a historic failure, demonstrating serious cracks within the CDU/CSU's coalition and raising questions about their leadership strength.
The coalition partnersâCDU/CSU and SPDâsigned an agreement for stability but failed to deliver the necessary majority for Merz, indicating underlying dissent among lawmakers.
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