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Friedrich Merz fails in initial vote to become Germany’s chancellor

Last updated: May 6, 2025 2:20 am
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In a surprising turn of events, Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough votes in the Bundestag to become Germany’s chancellor. This unexpected setback has derailed his plans for taking office in his first week. The 69-year-old Christian Democrat, who had recently won elections in February and formed a majority government with the Social Democrats, was set to be sworn in on Tuesday.

Merz needed 316 votes in the 630-member parliament to secure the chancellorship, but he only managed to garner 310 votes. Despite the coalition partners having a total of 328 seats, Merz fell short of the required majority. The outcome of the vote left many shocked, with analysts speculating about the presence of disgruntled individuals within the coalition.

With 307 Bundestag members opposing Merz, three abstaining, and nine being absent, it was evident that there was resistance to his candidacy. The next round of voting, where Merz still needs an absolute majority of 316 votes, is yet to be scheduled. Although there is still a chance for Merz to be elected in subsequent rounds, his authority may be compromised in the process.

If a candidate fails to garner enough support from parliament, Germany’s Social Democratic President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has the authority to appoint another chancellor candidate or call for new elections. In the meantime, Olaf Scholz will continue to serve as the acting chancellor.

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The unprecedented failure of Merz to secure the chancellorship has dealt a severe blow to the CDU leader’s plans to address the economic challenges facing Germany. His intended meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to strengthen the Franco-German partnership has been put on hold. The repercussions of this outcome extend beyond Germany’s borders, impacting the stability of Europe.

Following the news, European stocks weakened, with Germany’s Dax index and the broader Stoxx 600 index experiencing declines. Chief economist at Berenberg bank, Holger Schmieding, highlighted the negative implications of Tuesday’s events on the German economy. Despite the setback, there is still a possibility for Merz to be elected, but the lack of unity within the coalition may hinder his policy implementation.

Merz’s decision to loosen the constitutional borrowing limit and embark on a significant debt-funded spending program has drawn criticism from the conservative faction of the CDU/CSU grouping. Additionally, Social Democrat co-leader Lars Klingbeil has faced internal scrutiny following his party’s poor electoral performance in February.

As the political landscape in Germany continues to evolve, the implications of Merz’s failed chancellorship bid will shape the country’s future trajectory. Stay tuned for further developments in German politics.

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