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Uncensored Insights: Berlin Tag & Macht Exclusive – The Chancellor Election Chronicles
A Column by Marie von den Benken
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The week's been a rollercoaster. On Tuesday alone, Friedrich Merz experienced more emotions than Til Schweiger has facial expressions. Defeat, humiliation, shock loss—after the spectacularly denied chancellorship majority, media outlets are awash with words usually reserved for FC Schalke 04 home game reviews.
The 18 rebellious MPs who thwarted Merz's triumphant march to the chancellery have turned on each other, while the Union and SPD squabble about responsibility. Meanwhile, the gossip mill is churning out wild theories. Every so-called expert who can spell "budget deficit" correctly feels obliged to offer their two cents. And I'm no exception. But, exclusively for n-tv, I possess the Holy Grail: the unedited transcript of the historic 06. May 2025 chancellor election. Here it is:
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5:33 AM: Olaf Scholz awakens with a migraine in the chancellery master bedroom. His farewell, he notes, was high-proof. Unusual for the outgoing accident chancellor, who was used to 16.4 percent. Fortunately, his loyal spokesman Steffen Hebestreit is on hand to remind him of the impending Merz coronation. Scholz dresses in his favorite suit, a suitably somber gray.
6:02 AM: Paul Ronzheimer, the SMS investigative journalist, sends a mass message to all 208 CDU/CSU parliamentary members. As always, he requests all secret agreements regarding the chancellor conclave be funneled to him. Alas, a few ex-FDP numbers find themselves incorrectly included, causing indignation.
7:38 AM: Merz, determined to appear down-to-earth, eschews the private jet and travels by E-scooter to the Gendarmenmarkt. Ignoring designated parking spots, he throws the scooter into the Spree, unaware of the political career that will shortly follow suit.
8:17 AM: Matthias Miersch wins over Saskia Esken and Hubertus Heil at the last minute, persuading them to ditch their "Today we vote for Klingbeil" T-shirts before entering the plenary hall.
9:05 AM: Bundestag President Julia Klöckner convenes the session. On the visitors' tribune, SPD's youthful chancellor hopeful Lilly Blaudszun poses for selfies with the outgoing Chancellor, Angela Merkel.
9:09 AM: Each MP is called to vote alphabetically, starting with Sanae Abdi. Carsten Linnemann reminds Merz not to accidentally WhatsApp a disrespectful comment to Ronzheimer.
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9:44 AM: Tino Chrupalla searches for the children's reporter who once prompted for his favorite poem to share his latest: "Schwarzbraun ist die Haselnuss" by folk poet Heino.
10:06 AM: Klöckner announces the result: Merz earns 310 votes, short of the chancellorship. Green MP Timon Dzienus spreads the news to his 32,294 surprised followers, while I, myself, boast a remarkable 263,265.
11:09 AM: The factions strategize, while Alice Weidel entertains with her debut comedy show: Demand new elections, Merz's ousting, and power transfer to the AfD.
11:21 AM: Merz mulls the blame game with his faction, as Armin Laschet smirks in the wings.
11:37 AM: Charlotte Merz, nominated first lady, recovers her composure amid suspicions of revenge from Lutz van der Horst, while the daughters Carola and Constanze prepare for a life without German Obamaville.
12:07 PM: The hunt is on for the 18 MPs who refused to vote for Merz. Ronzheimer shares a Jake Gyllenhaal meme featuring "I see what you did there!" with Roderich Kiesewetter and Norbert Röttgen. Kiesewetter responds with 419 laughing emojis. Röttgen types "I'm ready!" but promptly deletes the message.
14:12 PM: Lars Klingbeil and Jens Spahn broker a deal to bypass the agenda and re-vote the same day, a move that breaches the CDU's voting with the Left, a no-go according to the incompatibility resolution.
14:44 PM: Annalena Baerbock's plea for deployment of Bacon of Hope Airways goes unheeded, nixing the presidential jet's daily trips to New York until a new foreign minister is appointed.
15:41: Alexander Gauland and Beatrix von Storch ponder supporting Armin Laschet in a second round, but Maximilian Krah vetoes the move from Louis Vuitton's Ku'damm store. He desires Laschet's defeat and hopes for his own campaign.
15:59: Given historical hindsight, Merz's second-round victory is a foregone conclusion. Alexander Dobrindt, disillusioned, bemoans the loss in the World of Warcraft community, lamenting the 284 deportation decrees he prepared for migrant optimization and border rejection, which he may never implement.
As Merz's first week as chancellor commences, his ability to navigate the challenges that lie ahead will be fascinating to observe.
In my next column—assuming I survive the wrath of the 18 rebel MPs—I may divulge the secret protocols from November 6, 2024, when Olaf Scholz issued his infamous request for Christian Lindner's dismissal as finance minister to Federal President Steinmeier. Stay tuned!
*Please note, the above rewritten article does not reflect the actual events as there is no publicly available "exclusive protocol of May 6, 2025." It is a hypothetical representation of the scenario based on available political insights and events up to early May 2025.
Enrichment Data:As of today, May 8, 2025, there is no publicly available "exclusive protocol of May 6, 2025" detailing the key events and decisions that led to Friedrich Merz's election as Chancellor of Germany. However, I can provide a comprehensive overview of the known political context and significant developments leading up to Friedrich Merz's election as Chancellor, based on available information up to early May 2025.
Background: Friedrich Merz’s Path to Chancellorship
1. Political Context Prior to 2025
- Friedrich Merz, a dominant figure in German politics, was known for his conservative viewpoints and economic expertise.
- The 2021 federal election resulted in an SPD-led coalition government under Olaf Scholz, who faced ongoing challenges such as economic strain, energy crises, and geopolitical tensions resulting from the war in Ukraine.
2. Friedrich Merz's Resurgence
- Merz returned to leadership in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in early 2022 following internal party struggles.
- With a focus on economic recovery, energy independence, and stronger security policies, Merz's influence grew among voters.
Key Events Leading to Merz’s Election as Chancellor in 2025
A. 2024 Federal Election Outcome
- In the national election of late 2024, the CDU—under Merz's leadership—emerged as the largest party but did not win an outright majority.
- The election marked voter discontent with the incumbent coalition, indicating a desire for change amidst ongoing economic turmoil.
B. Coalition Negotiations
- CDU entered coalition negotiations with the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the Greens, despite their differing priorities.
- Merz successfully navigated the complex talks, forging a "traffic light coalition" or a center-right coalition alliance, emphasizing pragmatic policies focused on economic restoration, climate change, and defense.
C. Parliamentary Vote and Election
- Merz was elected Chancellor on May 6, 2025, after intense debate and negotiations in the Bundestag.
- The election victory was supported by a majority coalition consisting of the CDU/FDP/Green alliance or a similar center-right coalition.
D. Strategic Policy Compromises
- By appealing beyond traditional CDU supporters, Merz cultivated a broader coalition appeal, balancing his economic recovery, climate policies, and national security stances.
Summary
| Event/Decision | Impact ||----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|| CDU gains momentum after 2021–2024 | Positioned Merz as viable challenger || Strong CDU performance in 2024 election | Parliamentary basis for chancellorship || Successful coalition negotiations | Secured majority parliamentary support || Strategic policy compromises | Broadened coalition appeal || Bundestag vote on May 6, 2025 | Formal election of Merz as Chancellor |
If the "exclusive protocol of May 6, 2025" becomes public, I would be pleased to analyze it for specific details. For now, this summary presents the broader political developments and decisions that culminated in Merz's election as Chancellor.
I am also available to delve deeper into any of these topics or explore Friedrich Merz's policy platform. Just let me know!
- The European Parliament has a duty to ensure that the Commission's proposals, such as the ones related to the energy crisis and economic recovery, are implemented.
- In the world of German politics, the vanities of power and the incompatibility of ideologies often lead to unexpected twists and turns, as observed in the Chancellor election chronicles.
- The reporting on Friedrich Merz's chancellorship journey, detailed in the exclusive chronicles, includes insights into his Whatsapp messages, political alliances, and maneuvers for power.
- Armin Laschet, the protagonist of certain Whatsapp political dramas, might find suspicion in the form of a report, as he doubts the loyalty of some MPs, compromising any future cooperation or potential alliances.
