German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor for the Parliament of Germany on Tuesday (6), in a second round, after his new alliance with the center-left social democrats suffered a surprising defeat in the first attempt.
Merz’s failure to obtain parliamentary support in the first attempt was new to postwar Germany and embarrassment for a man who promised to revive economic growth in a moment of global turbulence.
The CDU/CSU Alliance won the February federal elections and guaranteed a coalition agreement with the Social Center left democrats.
The agreement outlined plans to reactivate growth, such as corporate tax reduction and reduced energy prices.
It also promises strong support for Ukraine and greater military spending.
Merz, 69, who began his political career as a European parliamentary in 1989, still needs to demonstrate his leadership skills in the political executive, as his appointment marks his first time in a government position.
Only one minister of the previous government will keep the position: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. The rest of Merz’s office is made up of new members, many with experience in the private sector.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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