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Friedrich Merz Elected German Chancellor After Unprecedented First-Round Defeat

Merz secures 325 votes in a second Bundestag ballot, overcoming a historic setback to lead a fragile CDU/CSU–SPD coalition.

Friedrich Merz Wins German Election, Far-Right AfD Achieves Historic Gains

Germany Prepares for Pivotal Election as Conservatives Lead Polls