Already weakened? What the voting debacle means for Germany's new Chancellor Merz | Ask DW Q&A

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz has been elected chancellor in a second round of voting after a dramatic day in Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag. A total of 325 lawmakers voted in favor of Merz this time around, bringing him over the necessary 316 threshold.Friedrich Merz has been dealt an unexpected — and unprecedented — blow in the first round of voting meant to clear his way to become chancellor of Germany. What will be the impact of this initial rejection? Put your question to our expert in our live Q&A

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Post from DW News on May 06, 2025

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