Merz wins on second ballot to be Germany’s next chancellor, hours after historic defeat in first round

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Merz wins on second ballot to be Germany’s next chancellor, hours after historic defeat in first round

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Merz appointed German chancellor hours after unprecedented parliamentary defeat | CNN

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Germany’s Friedrich Merz has formally become chancellor at the second attempt, hours after an unprecedented defeat signaled deep discontent within his coalition.

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