Friedrich Merz suffers shock defeat in German parliament vote to be named chancellor — by six votes
Mr Merz needed a majority of 316 out of 630 votes in a secret ballot – but received only 310 votes
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Mr Merz needed a majority of 316 out of 630 votes in a secret ballot – but received only 310 votes
