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German Chancellor Urges U.S. to Investigate Protest Violence

1/27/2026

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Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, expressed concern about recent violence in the United States, especially the killings of protesters.
He spoke at an energy summit in Hamburg.
Merz urged U.S. authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incidents.
His comments signal a shift from Germany's usual stance of refraining from commenting on allied internal affairs.

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Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, expressed concern about recent violence in the United States, especially the killings of protesters.
He spoke at an energy summit in Hamburg.
Merz urged U.S. authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incidents.
His comments signal a shift from Germany's usual stance of refraining from commenting on allied internal affairs.