Friedrich Merz becomes Germany's new chancellor
Friedrich Merz has taken the chancellor's seat following a second round of voting in the German Bundestag.
Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union in Germany, has been elected chancellor and assumed office following a second round of voting in the Bundestag. Having failed to secure sufficient support in the first round, Merz obtained the necessary votes in the second round to be appointed to the chancellorship.
This development marks the first time since World War II that a chancellor has failed to receive sufficient support from parliament in the first round. Following the early general elections held on February 23, a government formation agreement was reached between the Christian Union (CDU/CSU) parties and the Social Democratic Party (SPD). These parties hold a total of 628 seats in parliament.
News Source: 12punto
Most Read
Historic words from Özgür Özel at the CHP group meeting
Air Force Academy student Veli Bilgin has died
Striking picture for Özgür Özel's 'New Party'
The PKK opening and Özgür Özel’s path!..
How did the newspapers view Özgür Özel's farewell to the CHP?
He killed his wife by slitting her throat: Their children witnessed the moments
Tuncer Bakırhan calls for a framework law
Here are the names that will be in Özgür Özel's new party!
AKP mayor held responsible
What did the CHP do?