US EditionFriedrich Merz Fails to Secure Majority in First Chancellor Vote
- Friedrich Merz failed to secure a parliamentary majority to become Germany's chancellor in a Bundestag vote on May 6, 2025, in Berlin.
- Merz fell six votes short of the 316 needed due to defections within his slim coalition of 328 seats, revealing internal discontent.
- This unprecedented defeat in post-war Germany delays Merz's planned chancellorship amid doubts over his policy agenda on debt and defense spending.
- Merz won 310 votes while 307 opposed him; Alice Weidel of AfD stated, “We call for common sense to prevail,” reflecting opposition reactions.
- The vote extends political uncertainty, challenges Merz's authority, and sets the stage for further Bundestag votes within the constitutionally mandated two weeks.
362 Articles
362 Articles
After the historic defeat of Merz, how the process of electing the Chancellor of Germany continues
BERLIN.- The setback suffered this Tuesday by Friedrich Merz, because he did not achieve the absolute majority needed in parliament to be elected Chancellor of Germany, is a significant political coup that weakens his leadership, although he does not leave it out of the race. Despite having a majority alliance on paper, his failure reveals internal fissures in the planned coalition and raises serious doubts about his ability to form a stable gov…
SHOCK WAVES! German Chancellor Candidate Merz HUMILIATED as His RINO Coalition Fails to Elect Him in First Vote
Shockwaves in German politics as Christian Democrat Friedrich Merz failed to get the necessary majority in the Bundestag to become the next German chancellor, an epic fail and first in German history.
Newcastle Herald
The Canberra TimesMerz to have a second go at German chancellor vote
Germany's parliament will have another try at electing a new chancellor after a first round of voting dealt...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
