Germany's Merz fails to secure majority in shock vote

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Friedrich Merz fell short in a parliamentary vote to become Germany’s chancellor, throwing his governing plan and coalition into chaos. He had seemed to be a shoo-in, after spending months negotiating with coalition partners and outlining a mammoth fiscal expansion.
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This story appeared on semafor.com, 2025-05-06 10:34:25.
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