Top News Friedrich Merz unexpectedly fails to be elected German chancellor in first parliamentary vote Published 8 months ago on May 6, 2025 By The Janitor Friedrich Merz failed to get the majority needed to become German chancellor in a parliamentary vote Tuesday. Related Topics: Up Next Merz Short of Majority in Initial German Parliament Vote Don't Miss Merz fails to be elected German chancellor in first round of voting The Janitor Continue Reading You may like