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Friedrich Merz Faces Second Vote After Failing First Chancellorship Ballot

The Bundestag will reconvene this afternoon for a second vote, with CDU/CSU and SPD reaffirming their support for Merz despite internal dissent.

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Overview

  • Friedrich Merz failed to secure the required 316 votes in the Bundestag's first chancellorship ballot, receiving only 310 votes despite a nominal 328-seat coalition majority.
  • This marks the first time in Germany's history that a chancellor candidate has failed in the initial vote after coalition negotiations.
  • A second vote is scheduled for this afternoon, with CDU/CSU and SPD confirming their intent to renominate Merz as their candidate.
  • Internal dissent within the coalition, stemming from policy disputes and mistrust, is believed to have caused the shortfall in votes.
  • The AfD has called for new elections, seeking to leverage the coalition's instability, while Olaf Scholz continues as caretaker chancellor.