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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.

SPD Members Approve Coalition Deal, Securing Path for Friedrich Merz as German Chancellor

Germany's Incoming Chancellor Merz Reveals First Cabinet Appointments

Germany’s Coalition Talks Accelerate as Economic Turmoil Tests Merz’s Leadership

Germany Faces Political and Economic Crossroads Ahead of Pivotal Election

German CDU Faces Backlash Over Far-Right Support in Immigration Votes

Hamburg CDU Launches Campaign with New Election Platform

Friedrich Merz Nominated as CDU/CSU Candidate for German Chancellor