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Merz Elected Chancellor After Historic First-Round Defeat
Friedrich Merz, despite leading a coalition with a comfortable parliamentary majority, failed to secure election as German Chancellor in the first round of voting—a historical first—due to internal party divisions and concerns over his leadership style and cabinet appointments, ultimately winning in...
Merz Elected Chancellor After Historic First-Round Defeat
Friedrich Merz, despite leading a coalition with a comfortable parliamentary majority, failed to secure election as German Chancellor in the first round of voting—a historical first—due to internal party divisions and concerns over his leadership style and cabinet appointments, ultimately winning in...
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40% Bias Score


Merz Elected German Chancellor in Second Voting Round
Friedrich Merz, a former European Parliament member and Bundestag representative who later worked in the private sector, became Germany's chancellor on May 6, 2025, after a second voting round. His election signifies a shift towards a more conservative and assertive foreign policy, particularly rega...
Merz Elected German Chancellor in Second Voting Round
Friedrich Merz, a former European Parliament member and Bundestag representative who later worked in the private sector, became Germany's chancellor on May 6, 2025, after a second voting round. His election signifies a shift towards a more conservative and assertive foreign policy, particularly rega...
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48% Bias Score


Experienced Educator Stenke Replaces Prien as Schleswig-Holstein's Education Minister
Dorit Stenke, a CDU member and former State Secretary, succeeded Karin Prien as Schleswig-Holstein's Minister of Education on May 7, 2024, aiming for policy continuity amid concerns over the state's declining educational performance; Prien joined the federal government.
Experienced Educator Stenke Replaces Prien as Schleswig-Holstein's Education Minister
Dorit Stenke, a CDU member and former State Secretary, succeeded Karin Prien as Schleswig-Holstein's Minister of Education on May 7, 2024, aiming for policy continuity amid concerns over the state's declining educational performance; Prien joined the federal government.
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44% Bias Score


Merz Elected German Chancellor After Tense Second Vote
Following an initial surprising defeat, Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's conservative party, was elected Chancellor on Tuesday after winning a second round of voting in the Bundestag with 325 votes, exceeding the required majority of 316; the election followed weeks of negotiations after the prev...
Merz Elected German Chancellor After Tense Second Vote
Following an initial surprising defeat, Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's conservative party, was elected Chancellor on Tuesday after winning a second round of voting in the Bundestag with 325 votes, exceeding the required majority of 316; the election followed weeks of negotiations after the prev...
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32% Bias Score


Germany Forms New CDU/CSU-SPD Coalition Government
Following the collapse of Germany's three-party coalition, a new government comprising the CDU/CSU and the SPD will be formed on May 6th, with Friedrich Merz as Chancellor and Lars Klingbeil as Vice-Chancellor and Finance Minister. This follows the SPD's historically worst election result, leading t...
Germany Forms New CDU/CSU-SPD Coalition Government
Following the collapse of Germany's three-party coalition, a new government comprising the CDU/CSU and the SPD will be formed on May 6th, with Friedrich Merz as Chancellor and Lars Klingbeil as Vice-Chancellor and Finance Minister. This follows the SPD's historically worst election result, leading t...
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48% Bias Score


Merz Fails to Secure German Chancellorship in First Ballot
In Germany's first Bundestag vote, CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure a chancellor majority, receiving 310 votes—short of the needed 316—despite a combined CDU/CSU and SPD seat count of 328, prompting calls for a second ballot and raising concerns about coalition stability.
Merz Fails to Secure German Chancellorship in First Ballot
In Germany's first Bundestag vote, CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure a chancellor majority, receiving 310 votes—short of the needed 316—despite a combined CDU/CSU and SPD seat count of 328, prompting calls for a second ballot and raising concerns about coalition stability.
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52% Bias Score

Merz Sworn in as German Chancellor After Coalition Deal
Following an initial failed vote, Friedrich Merz was sworn in as Germany's Chancellor on May 6, 2025, leading a new CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government focused on economic reform, defense, and stricter migration policies.

Merz Sworn in as German Chancellor After Coalition Deal
Following an initial failed vote, Friedrich Merz was sworn in as Germany's Chancellor on May 6, 2025, leading a new CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government focused on economic reform, defense, and stricter migration policies.
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40% Bias Score

Germany Creates Powerful New Digital Ministry
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a government reorganization, creating a new Digital and State Modernization Ministry with extensive powers drawn from six existing ministries, prioritizing digitalization and impacting various sectors.

Germany Creates Powerful New Digital Ministry
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a government reorganization, creating a new Digital and State Modernization Ministry with extensive powers drawn from six existing ministries, prioritizing digitalization and impacting various sectors.
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44% Bias Score

Merz Elected German Chancellor After Initial Setback
In Germany's February 2023 elections, the CDU/CSU alliance secured victory despite receiving their second-lowest vote share since 1949; their chancellor candidate, Friedrich Merz, initially failed to secure the chancellorship in parliament but succeeded in a second round, facing challenges from a ri...

Merz Elected German Chancellor After Initial Setback
In Germany's February 2023 elections, the CDU/CSU alliance secured victory despite receiving their second-lowest vote share since 1949; their chancellor candidate, Friedrich Merz, initially failed to secure the chancellorship in parliament but succeeded in a second round, facing challenges from a ri...
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64% Bias Score

Merz's Victory Signals Shift in German Foreign Policy
Following the CDU's election victory in Germany, Friedrich Merz, the incoming Chancellor, plans to prioritize security and repair strained relations with European neighbors, contrasting with his predecessor's approach, and potentially resolving past disagreements within the EU.

Merz's Victory Signals Shift in German Foreign Policy
Following the CDU's election victory in Germany, Friedrich Merz, the incoming Chancellor, plans to prioritize security and repair strained relations with European neighbors, contrasting with his predecessor's approach, and potentially resolving past disagreements within the EU.
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40% Bias Score

Merz Elected German Chancellor Despite Initial Vote Failure
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz failed to secure an absolute majority in his first attempt at election, receiving 310 votes out of the required 316, highlighting internal divisions within the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition and raising concerns about the government's stability.

Merz Elected German Chancellor Despite Initial Vote Failure
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz failed to secure an absolute majority in his first attempt at election, receiving 310 votes out of the required 316, highlighting internal divisions within the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition and raising concerns about the government's stability.
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36% Bias Score

Klingbeil Reshapes German Government After SPD's Election Setback
Following the SPD's historically low election result, party co-leader Lars Klingbeil formed a new coalition government with CDU/CSU, appointing seven new ministers and keeping only one from the previous government, showcasing a decisive shift in party strategy and signaling a fresh start.

Klingbeil Reshapes German Government After SPD's Election Setback
Following the SPD's historically low election result, party co-leader Lars Klingbeil formed a new coalition government with CDU/CSU, appointing seven new ministers and keeping only one from the previous government, showcasing a decisive shift in party strategy and signaling a fresh start.
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44% Bias Score
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