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German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor by parliament on Tuesday in a second round of voting after his new alliance with the centre-left Social Democrats was dealt a surprise defeat in the first attempt.<\/p>\n
Merz’s failure to win parliamentary backing at the first time of asking was a first for post-war Germany and an embarrassment for a man who has promised to revive economic growth at a time of global turbulence.<\/p>\n
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His CDU\/CSU alliance won February’s federal election and secured a coalition deal with the center-left Social Democrats.<\/p>\n
Their deal has mapped out plans to revive growth, such as reducing corporate taxes and lowering energy prices. It is also promising strong support for Ukraine and higher military spending.<\/p>\n
Merz, 69, who began his political career as a European lawmaker in 1989, has yet to demonstrate his leadership abilities in the political executive as his appointment marks his first time holding a government office.<\/p>\n
Only one minister from the previous government will retain his position, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. The rest of Merz’s cabinet are new appointees, many with private-sector experience.<\/p>\n
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)<\/i><\/p>\n
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