What was unprecedented about Friedrich Merz’s election as German chancellor in May 2025?

1. A Option A: He was elected by a referendum
2. B Option B: He took office before the coalition agreement was signed
3. C Option C: He failed in the first Bundestag ballot before winning the second
4. D Option D: He was elected unopposed by acclamation

Answer checked 11 October 2026 · How we write and check questions