15 h. ago Merz’s first day: Berlin back in business and interested in new ‘push for Europe’

New German chancellor steps up efforts to bring peace to Europe

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40 h. ago Friedrich Merz elected as Germany's new chancellor after second parliamentary vote

Merz finally succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament today.

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43 h. ago German election winner Friedrich Merz becomes chancellor after second parliament vote

Merz received 310 votes in the first round of voting – well short of the 328 seats held by his coalition.

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44 h. ago Friedrich Merz confirmed as chancellor after humiliation exposes Germany’s shrunken centre

Some in new coalition government did not support Merz in first round of Bundestag voting

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44 h. ago Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor after second vote in parliament

Second vote may take place on Wednesday

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50 h. ago German election winner Friedrich Merz fails to become chancellor in first parliament vote

Merz must now until the second round of voting.

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3 d. ago Germany’s incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz known for impulsive shifts and rhetorical sharpshooting

Ex-chancellor Angela Merkel has announced she will attend Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony in Berlin

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4 w. ago Germany’s next Chancellor Friedrich Merz agrees deal to form new government with rival party

Merz is on track to become Germany’s new leader in early May, replacing outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

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