I accept the office of Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany with gratitude and respect. I approach my work with courage and confidence. Because we are a strong country—and our country can do more!"
Friedrich Merz, chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) of Germany, won a majority of support in the second round of voting for chancellor in the Bundestag on the afternoon of May 6, becoming the tenth federal chancellor of Germany. In the first round of voting held that morning, only 310 votes were in favor of Merz, falling short of six votes to win. This has never happened since the founding of the Federal Republic of Germany.
After winning the second round of voting and becoming the new chancellor of Germany, Merz confirmed that Boris Pistorius, the former defense minister of the previous government, would remain in his position. He is the only top official from the previous cabinet to retain his post. He vowed to continue efforts to expand military preparations for Germany.
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