The first stage of the election for a new Chancellor took place in the German federal parliament, the Bundestag, resulting in Friedrich Merz becoming the candidate
However, this attempt has not yet been successful, as the deputies were unable to unanimously elect him to the position. According to sources, including "European Truth," during the vote in the lower house of Parliament, Merz received 310 supporting votes. 307 deputies voted against, three abstained from voting, and one ballot was declared invalid. In total, at least 316 votes out of 328 deputies, representing the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), are needed to elect a Chancellor. Recently, this number of votes will again be a subject of discussion and likely a basis for a repeat vote. Since the current results did not reach the required majority, a second round will be necessary to definitively determine the prospective Chancellor. As is known, Friedrich Merz's candidacy was put forward after former Chancellor Olaf Scholz continues to govern the country as the current head of government. The parliamentary elections are a key stage in forming Germany’s new government and defining its political course for the near future. The second round of voting is expected to be scheduled soon and could provide a decisive outcome for the future chancellorship. This failure highlights the complexity of the political situation in Germany, especially in conditions where political forces have different interests and strategies within coalitions. At the same time, the country's political scene once again demonstrates that the process of forming a government can be lengthy and requires additional efforts to achieve consolidation and agreement on positions. Overall, the events surrounding the election of the Chancellor in Germany indicate a tense political atmosphere and a high level of uncertainty regarding the country’s future leadership. The coming days will bring new votes and possibly a decision that will determine Germany’s political course for the near future.