Friedrich Merz became Chancellor of Germany, lost in the first round of voting in Parliament; won in the second:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Friedrich Merz became the Chancellor of the country by winning the second round of voting in the German Parliament on Tuesday. However, he had faced a historic defeat in the first round of voting held just a few hours earlier. He has become the first Chancellor to lose in the first round of voting after the Second World War.

PM Modi congratulated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Friedrich on becoming Chancellor. He said in a post on X, "I look forward to working together to further strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Germany."

Conservative leader Frederick was confident that he would easily win the first round of voting and become Germany's 10th Chancellor after World War II, but he lost in the first round.

Frederick got 325 votes in the second round of voting

Frederick received 325 votes in the second round of voting. He needed a majority of 316 out of 630 in the secret ballot, but received only 310 votes in the first round of voting, which was less than the 328 seats his coalition had.

win in the second round

After winning the second round of voting in Parliament, 69-year-old Friedrich reached the Presidential Palace. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will formally appoint him Chancellor. After this he will take charge and lead the new government formed by the Union Block (CDU / CSU) and the Social Democratic Party.