Friedrich Merz has succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round.

GERMANY’S new Chancellor Friedrich Merz has finally been confirmed by the country’s parliament just hours after losing a first humiliating vote. After a fraught day for the new

Friedrich Merz is widely expected to be sworn in as chancellor this morning, following a vote by lawmakers in the lower house of parliament. Follow live.