Merz falls short in German chancellor race
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 7:21 am
Germany’s seasoned contender Friedrich Merz failed to secure the necessary votes in the first round of the chancellor bid, marking a historic setback. Despite his vigorous campaign, the vote tally underscored the unpredictable twists of European politics—proving that even heavyweight ambitions can fizzle under scrutiny.
Le conservateur a obtenu la majorité requise au deuxième tour de scrutin au Bundestag, une première historique.
Merz is seeking to take the helm of the 27-nation European Union’ s most populous member after Scholz’s government collapsed last year and a national election was held in February.
L’élu de 69 ans n’a pas obtenu la majorité requise au premier tour de scrutin de la part des 630 élus du Bundestag.
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