# Germany’s Friedrich Merz has won a parliamentary vote to become chancellor at the second attempt. In a hastily organised session yesterdat afternoon, 325 lawmakers voted to approve his ascension, more than the 316 he required. Merz, who won an election in February and unveiled a ruling coalition last month, had fallen six votes short earlier in the day, a stunning setback that marked another twist in a tortuous period of uncertainty for the country. He is now set to formally become chancellor after being approved by the German President.
Merz wins vote to be Germany’s next chancellor at second attempt, hours after shock defeat