The CDU and CSU faction
has filed the motion,
according to Article 67 of the Basic Law.
The parliament will decide.
The parliament has expressed its lack of confidence
in Willy Brandt,
and has voted for Dr Rainer Barzel
to succeed him
as Chancellor of the FRG.
You all know that you cannot count on our votes
in this matter.
So please try to reach your objective
with your own votes.
Support your candidate
in his climb to the top.
Today we will decide on a new chancellor,
and, I am convinced, on better policy-making.
Historically, this government
has justified its existence by the very fact
that with a small majority it has managed to do
what others with a large majority
have not wanted or been able to achieve:
We have helped the people
to break their taboo barriers
and lead them away from illusions.
For the first time in the history of the FRG,
an opposition leader is attempting to overthrow the Chancellor.
He is relying mainly on wavering MPs in this.
All MPs are present today.
249 votes is the absolute majority that Rainer Barzel needs to win.
The future of the FRG is being decided on.
The SPD cheers. 247 votes have been counted.
Not enough for Rainer Barzel.
The showdown has failed. The government returns to normality.
Collaboration, also on the upcoming treaty ratifications,
now seems possible again.
Copyright © 2012 TITELBILD, Berlin Subtitles: L. Corper et al.