Overview
- Friedrich Merz is expected to secure the Bundestag's vote this morning to become Germany's tenth chancellor, backed by the CDU–CSU–SPD coalition's 328-seat majority.
- The new cabinet, including SPD's Verena Hubertz as Building Minister and Stefanie Hubig as Justice Minister, will be sworn in and begin work today.
- The coalition's first cabinet meeting this evening will implement plans to cut 25 special envoy roles, signaling administrative reform priorities.
- Designated Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt plans immediate measures to tighten border controls and curb irregular migration starting Wednesday.
- Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz was honored with a ceremonial Zapfenstreich farewell last night, marking a peaceful transition of power.