Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz has been elected federal chancellor of Germany on his second attempt, tagesschau.de reported on Tuesday.
“In the second round of voting, the Bundestag elected Friedrich Merz as federal chancellor. The CDU leader received 325 votes. A majority of 316 votes was required. In the first round of voting, Merz received only 310 votes,” the report said.
As reported, CDU leader Friedrich Merz lost the first round of voting for the Bundestag chancellor election on Tuesday morning. In a secret ballot, he received 310 votes in favor, six fewer than the required majority of 316 votes. The CDU/CSU and SPD coalition parties together hold 328 seats in parliament.
This is an “unprecedented event” in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany. Never before has a designated chancellor failed to be elected by the Bundestag after federal elections and successful coalition negotiations.
