#Bild: "Merz has decided not to participate in the second round of voting"
![]() 587 Tuesday, 06 May, 2025, 13:28 The leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faction, Friedrich Merz, will not participate in the second round of the German Chancellor election in the Bundestag, which is scheduled for May 6. This is reported by foreign media. According to Bild, Merz has decided not to participate in the second round of voting. The reason for his refusal to participate was not specified. Earlier, it was reported that in the first round of voting for the German Chancellor election, the leader of the CDU parliamentary faction, Friedrich Merz, did not receive the support of an absolute majority of deputies. |
Merz to meet Trump in Washington next week
300Yesterday, 23:12Ukraine and partners still do not have clear information about the plans of the Russians in Istanbul - Zelensky
309Yesterday, 22:34Trump 'very surprised, disappointed' at Russian attacks on Ukraine amid peace talks
324Yesterday, 10:46Iran's FM voices doubt about speculations on imminent deal with U.S.
30630.05.2025, 10:52Pope urges leaders to end Gaza war
46529.05.2025, 17:34"Demanding an immediate memorandum from Russia is an unconstructive approach" - Peskov
58729.05.2025, 16:10"Türkiye expects Iran to support steps related to Zangezur Corridor" - Erdogan
72429.05.2025, 15:34"This is unbearable to see" - Palestinian MP cries at UN Security Council meeting (video)
55829.05.2025, 15:10