Top News Merz Short of Majority in Initial German Parliament Vote Published 4 months ago on May 6, 2025 By The Janitor Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a shock setback when he fell short of a majority in an initial vote in the lower house of parliament, potentially delaying his swearing-in as head of government later on Tuesday. Related Topics: Up Next Germany: Merz fails to secure majority in first round vote Don't Miss Friedrich Merz unexpectedly fails to be elected German chancellor in first parliamentary vote The Janitor Continue Reading You may like