Germany chancellor Friedrich Merz's messy path to power raises questions
Germany's Merz elected chancellor in second round
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The day Germany's new leader entered office will now forever be remembered for a very public failure.
Friedrich Merz's initial, shock defeat - in his bid to become chancellor - sparked hours of chaotic uncertainty.
A man who'd been working to project strength and purpose instead became mired in political intrigue and division.
Merz may have won on the second try, but today's messy path to power raises serious questions about the future government.
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