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Germany's Merz elected chancellor in second parliamentary vote after unexpected setback

Friedrich Merz was elected as Germany's Chancellor in a second-round parliamentary vote after failing to secure support earlier in the day.
Merz needed at least 316 votes from the members of parliament, which consists of 630 representatives.
The far-right Alternative for Germany has demanded that Merz step aside and called for new elections.
The coalition agreement includes policies on migration, tax rules, and social security measures such as minimum wage.

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