German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the nation on July 26, 2026, condemning a terrorist attack during the Berlin Christopher Street Day parade. He expressed solidarity with victims, their families, and emergency responders who aided survivors. Merz emphasized the need to combat intolerance and discrimination, stating that such acts threaten societal freedom. He pledged state institutions would ‘do everything’ to protect Germany’s democratic values and prosecute perpetrators. The chancellor also announced a review of security measures to prevent future incidents. ‘We will not allow anyone to divide our society through hatred,’ Merz declared, urging the queer community to ‘celebrate freely’ and reaffirm Germany’s commitment to openness and liberalism.
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