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Germany Chancellor election: Friedrich Merz Elected as Germany’s New Chancellor

May 9, 2025 by Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ) in Europe

Friedrich Merz has officially been elected Germany’s 10th chancellor since World War II, following a tense two-round vote in the Bundestag that exposed cracks in the newly formed ruling coalition. Merz secured 325 votes in the second round—just above the 316 needed for a majority.

European Parliament’s (EP) new Bureau elected

September 3, 2024 by Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ) in Europe / Parliamentary Orgs

The 14 Vice-Presidents and five Quaestors, together with the President, comprise Parliament’s Bureau. In a secret vote by paper ballot, 11 Vice-Presidents were elected in the first round of voting, and three in the second and final ballot. The vote on Parliament’s Quaestors took place on Wednesday, in two rounds by secret electronic vote.

EU Parliament Approves Law to Prevent Energy Market Manipulation

March 4, 2024 by IPJ Correspondent in Europe / Parliamentary Orgs

EU Parliament adopts new REMIT legislation to prevent energy market manipulation, boost transparency, and strengthen ACER’s regulatory role. The law aims to protect EU consumers from price volatility.

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Germany Chancellor election: Friedrich Merz Elected as Germany’s New Chancellor

European Parliament’s (EP) new Bureau elected

EU Parliament Approves Law to Prevent Energy Market Manipulation