Germany gets a new consultant, in an unexpected dramatic way

Friedrich Mirz became Germany The tenth consultant after the war On Tuesday, after a historical stumbling, its efforts could be held to revive the declining nation’s economy, tighten its borders and rebuild its army, at a time when the isolated Europe is hungry for the strong German leadership.

After 10 weeks as The nation’s leader is waiting After his party won the February elections, Mr. Mirz initially fell six votes in the parliamentary vote on the consultant on Tuesday morning – a precedent defeat in modern German history.

Voices were made on secret polling cards, leaving the causes of mysterious failure; The parties occupied the new ruling coalition more than sufficient seats for its election. But some legislators speculated that a series of individual protest voices, perhaps by chance, added to a embarrassing setback.

Mr. Mirz, 69, recovered to win a second poll in the afternoon. However, the competing parties and external analysts warned that his credibility had suffered at home and abroad, and that his opponents are on the far right and the far right alike said that Mr. Mirz lost legitimacy.

Political observers said that the short setback could make it more difficult than expected for the new consultant to show force on the world stage and to conduct critical legislation to enhance his agenda. Mr. Mirz was hoping to obtain a clear vote on confidence in Parliament While he seeks to confront President Trump’s introductory threats Against the heavy economy in Germany, reflecting his country’s economic economy malaise And confront aggressive Russia to the east.

“Germany and Europe need to serve as an anchor for stability in a volatile global environment,” said Catherine Clauer Ashbrok, First Vice President of Bertilsman Stefong, a non -partisan institution based in Ghostlo, Germany. But Mr. Mirz’s elections were unexpectedly delayed “they can indicate rock times in the future.”

“The confidence of voters in elite policy makers is already diminished,” said Ms. Ashbrok. “Self -doubt within the government is harmful in a moment like this.”

Mr. Mirz was expected to win a large extent in the first ballot, and the defectors did not define themselves.

But based on the composition of Parliament, there seemed to be more than ten of them from within the party of Mr. Mirz, Christian Democrats, right right,; Her brother, the Christian Social Union; And their partner in the coalition, the socialist Democrats on the left. The three limbs carry 328 seats, with 316 seats for the majority.

The coalition gathered behind Mr. Mirz in the afternoon, with members warning of the severe consequences if there is a delay delay. He got 15 additional votes in the second round, more than enough to secure the job.

“It is important for Germany to get a stable government, and we can start working very quickly in reliable structures, and work to ensure that this country is strong and good.”

On Tuesday evening, many legislators said that legislators from all over the coalition have probably voted against Mr. Mirz and Mr. Klinjela from the protest. The two men angered factions of their parties while making concessions to photograph an alliance agreement, including Mr. Mirz’s decision to reverse the campaign’s promise and a plan to relax on government borrowing and spending.

The legislators speculated that these demonstrators do not know that there are enough votes against Mr. Mirz to obstruct his offer.

The protests mostly disappeared in the afternoon, following strict speeches from both the coalition leaders to their party members. “All of Europe and perhaps the whole world” were watching the vote, and appealed to the legislators to be “familiar with this special responsibility,” Jeans Span of Christian Democrats told reporters.

After winning the advisor, Mr. Mirz is now inherited a blatant set of Installation challenges. German economy Decreased last yearContinue a Half nodes direction It led to frustration Workers and business leaders alike. The prospects for the new growth appear dark, especially with the threats that were put on the manufacturing sector directed towards Germany by the targeting tariff measures.

Mr. Trump also threatens to tear the European defense umbrella, which complicates relations between Germany and the United States, its most important ally in the post -war era. In addition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the east, the Kremlin began to call security analysts a Blessed sabotage campaign Targeting Europe.

The new advisor will also need to act decisively to address the Germans’ concerns about the flow of immigration for a decade to the country from the Middle East, Africa and other places-the concerns that were caused by a series of deadly attacks committed by immigrants.

It will need to stop the far -right alternative to the Germany party, or AFD, That was almost painted With the Party of Mr. Mirz in the national opinion polls, which received voice support from the prominent Trump allies Like billionaire Elon Musk.

AFD promised cracking immigration, and has gained support from voters with disappointment from the category of referee for a long time in Germany on the left position and the right mediator. It was also classified as a The extreme right -wing group With German intelligence.

After his late victory, Mr. Mirz was not lost time to dive into these challenges. The festive tasks of assuming the best job job in the country immediately began, and he and his ministry I swear after his meeting with the President of Germany, and his first meeting in the Council of Ministers was scheduled to be held at 10 pm local time.

On Wednesday, Mr. Mirz is scheduled to travel to Paris and Warso to meet the main allies. He will also visit Ukraine and Brussels soon, and he is expected to go to Washington after that.

The sudden drama in the German parliament had politicians all over Europe, worried about what might mean Mr. Mirz’s stumbling block for a continent that is increasingly looking forward to Germany to lead.

“It is natural that we need a strong government in Berlin,” said Kaja Callas, the high representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in an interview with German broadcaster Phoenix. “What is happening in German policy, but also in its economy, has an impact on all European countries.”

German stocks retreated on the first voting news, with economists warning that they may be a fateful sign of Mr. Mirz’s business schedule to revitalize growth in the largest economy in Europe. The blue chips index in Germany, led by drops in defense and energy companies that benefit from the planned investment programs for the future government.

They recovered a lot of these losses after Mr. Mirz won the second round.

There was a clear feeling of comfort in Parliament after Mr. Mirz won this vote. Legislators lined up to congratulate him, including some outside his alliance, such as members of the Green Central Party. Among the first to shake his hand, Olaf Schools, his predecessor and his opponent in the last campaign, who insisted in recent weeks that the transfer of power to his successor is happening quickly and smoothly.

After voting, a senior legislator was heard on the phone, saying that he can now finally get to work.

Melissa Edi and Clay It contributed to the reports from Berlin.