Top News Merz fails to be elected German chancellor in first round of voting Published 8 months ago on May 6, 2025 By The Janitor German conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to garner the parliamentary majority needed to become chancellor on Tuesday in a first round of voting in an unexpected setback for his new coalition with the center-left Social Democrats. Related Topics: Up Next Friedrich Merz unexpectedly fails to be elected German chancellor in first parliamentary vote Don't Miss Merz fails to be elected German chancellor in first parliamentary vote The Janitor Continue Reading You may like