As Germany selects a new conservative chancellor, a look at the challenges he inherits

As Germany selects a new conservative chancellor, a look at the challenges he inherits


Amna Nawaz: For the first time in Germany's modern history, he lost the Parliament's initial vote and needed a second round to secure a majority. Nick Schifrin is back now with this report on the challenges that Merz inherits, from a politically divided Germany to an American president who's questioned the transatlantic alliance.

Author: Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev

Published at: 2025-05-06 22:35:18

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