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Why Friedrich Merz’s shock defeat could upset his ambitious plans for the EU – and what happens next
Mr Merz was expected to be Germany’s next chancellor but the vote has thrown his plans into chaos
Mr Merz was expected to be Germany’s next chancellor but the vote has thrown his plans into chaos
