9 hours agoScholz was almost certain that he would hand over the keys to the Chancellorship this afternoon, but he would have to wait a minute.
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)Whatever plan Olaf Scholz had for this evening, he might have to wait a little longer. He seemed almost certain that he would deliver the keys to the Chancellorship this afternoon, as previously planned. Despite the grand farewell last night, he and his ministers will proceed temporarily until the government of [...] is confirmed.
Whatever plan Olaf Scholz had for this evening, he might have to wait a little longer.
He seemed almost certain that he would deliver the keys to the Chancellorship this afternoon, as previously planned.
Despite the grand farewell last night, he and his ministers will proceed temporarily until the new government is confirmed.
Germany's conservative leader fell suddenly from the numbers needed to form a majority in parliament to become Chancellor, reports Express, broadcast Periscope.
Friedrich Merz needed 316 votes in Bundestag with 630 seats, but secured only 310.
His centre-left coalition has many seats in parliament, but it appears that 18 MPs who are expected to support it disagree. Merz's failure in the first vote is seen as unprecedented in modern German history.
Bundestag will now have another 14 days to elect Merz or another candidate as Chancellor. /Periscope/
