During the secret vote, he received 310 votes. This is six less than required for the approval of the head of the German government.
This is the first case in the political history of Germany, after winning the election and successful negotiations, the chancellor has always been approved the first time, writes Tagesschau.
The CDU has 328 votes in the Coalition with the Christian Social Union in the Bundestag. Parliamentary groups are now discussing how to act further: the message is said.
