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German conservative leader Friedrich Merz narrowly misses becoming chancellor, failing to win in the first parliamentary vote.
In a historic turn of events, conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure the chancellorship of Germany in the first parliamentary vote, falling short by six votes.
This marks the first time a candidate has failed to win on the first ballot since World War II.
Merz's defeat triggered a 1.8% drop in the DAX index.
The German parliament has 14 days to elect a new chancellor, with options including another vote for Merz or the president appointing the candidate with the most votes if no one secures a majority.
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El líder conservador alemán Friedrich Merz pierde por poco convertirse en canciller, al no ganar en la primera votación parlamentaria.