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Germany’s Friedrich Merz named chancellor

Who Is Friedrich Merz, Who Needed Two Votes to Become Germany’s Chancellor?

Supporters of Mr. Merz, a former corporate lawyer, say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing to think more than one step ahead and breaking promises.

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Germany's Friedrich Merz fails to be elected chancellor in shock first-round vote

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough parliamentary votes to become chancellor in a major blow.

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Friedrich Merz becomes Germany’s chancellor after historic defeat in first round vote

Hours after he suffered a historic defeat, Friedrich Merz was elected as German chancellor on Tuesday. The leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) had been widely expected to win the vote to become the country's 10th chancellor since World War II.

German lawmakers confirm Friedrich Merz as chancellor in a second vote

Friedrich Merz won the vote to become the next German chancellor on Tuesday after a second vote in parliament, hours after an unprecedented defeat in the first round of voting.

Live Updates: Friedrich Merz Stumbles in Bid to Become Germany’s Next Leader

Mr. Merz is a product of the Sauerland in Germany’s wealthy west, a region that defines his politics and persona. During his ...

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