Germany has elected Conservative leader Friedrich Merz as its new Chancellor after a closely contested parliamentary vote. Though he failed to win on the first ballot, Merz ultimately secured the majority needed. He now faces significant challenges, from economic reforms to political divisions within Europe’s largest economy.
Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin.
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