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Today marks the initial gathering of the Cabinet under the leadership of Chancellor Merz.

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Today marks the initial gathering of the Cabinet under the leadership of Chancellor Merz.

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Grab your popcorn, folks! Friedrich Merz, the ambitious new kid on the block, has missed the mark in the initial round of the federal chancellor vote on May 6th. This juicy rundown provides a fresh perspective on the ongoing drama of Germany's power struggle.

West Wing moves delayed

(dpa-AFX) - Despite a hiccup in the chancellor selection, the first cabinet gathering under Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to unfold today. The Federal Chancellery has announced that the constitutive meeting will commence at 10:00 PM, originally planned for 6:00 PM.

Oath of office, with a twist

(dpa-AFX) - The newly-elected Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, took the pledge of office in the Bundestag. Merz, a devout Catholic, opted to include the religious reference as per tradition, unlike his predecessor Olaf Scholz, who waved the God-option in 2021 after leaving the church.

Second chance for Merz

(our website) - Merz managed to secure a second lease on life in the chancellor race. With a whopping 325 votes, he bested the necessary majority of members of parliament in the second round. Merz acknowledged his triumph and the DAX trimmed its losses to a mere 0.40%.

Re-vote on the table

(our website) - The German parliament decided to hold another vote for the chancellor race today. The lawmakers have moved to a condensed voting process.

Round two, here we go

(dpa-AFX) - With a stumble in the first round, CDU Chairman Friedrich Merz is gearing up for another round of voting in the Bundestag today, as reported by Parliamentary circles.

Merz re-enters the ring

(our website) - The newly-elected head of the Union parliamentary group, Jens Spahn, announced to the press that Friedrich Merz will once again vie for the federal chancellor seat in the second round. The exact timing for this round is still under consideration.

Söder issues a warning

(dpa-AFX) - After Merz's loss in the first round, the CSU Chief, Markus Söder, cautioned of dire consequences for Germany and democracy.

"This morning, we find ourselves in a precarious situation, both for our country and democracy," Söder stated following a meeting of his cabinet in Munich. "We urgently need stability right now, and we didn't achieve it today."

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Every citizen must ponder what's at stake for Germany. The chancellorship vote revolves around more than just one person, as it will shape an entire government and bring crucial stability to the country.

The jabs from the far-right AfD underscore the potential hazards of a new government's failure, as they could foreshadow a grim scenario reminiscent of the Weimar Republic, with unforeseeable consequences[1]. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain a level head and make savvy decisions to ensure a winning majority.

Hurry for a swift resolution

(dpa-AFX) - CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann is pushing for another attempt to elect Merz as federal chancellor. "The world is in turmoil. Europe needs a robust Germany, and we can’t afford to waste days, but need prompt resolution," Linnemann remarked after the failed chancellor majority for Merz in the first round.

Linnemann expressed hope for a second round of voting in the Bundestag today. He emphasized his conviction: "Friedrich Merz is the right man at the right time."

Linnemann admitted he wasn't ready for the failed chancellor election in the first round. "I was quite certain everything would go swimmingly." He didn't intend to overanalyze the situation, but admitted some may have sought to send a message in the first round, rather than the second.

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  1. Friedrich Merz, despite the initial setback in the federal chancellor vote, will convene his first cabinet meeting today, as announced by the Federal Chancellery.
  2. Merz, a devout Catholic, incorporated a religious reference into his oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony in the Bundestag, unlike his preceding counterpart Olaf Scholz in 2021.
  3. Exhibiting resilience, Merz secured a second opportunity to vie for the chancellor seat with a notable 325 votes in the second round of the race.
  4. Parliamentarians have opted for a condensed voting process to elect the chancellor in the subsequent round, which is scheduled to take place today.
  5. In the wake of a mild stumble in the first round, Merz is poised to face another voting round in the Bundestag today.
  6. Jens Spahn, the head of the Union parliamentary group, disclosed that Merz will re-contest the federal chancellor position during the second round, with scheduling yet to be finalized.
  7. Markus Söder, the CSU Chief, declared dire repercussions for Germany and democracy following Merz's first-round loss.
  8. CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann, advocating for Merz's re-election, emphasized the need for a swift resolution for the country, given the volatile global situation and Europe's reliance on a robust Germany.
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