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German chancellor Merz promises action after fatal car attack cuts Berlin Pride short

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 7/26 08:59 X
German chancellor Merz promises action after fatal car attack cuts Berlin Pride short
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BERLIN, July 26 — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Sunday to punish those responsible after a car struck people on the outskirts of Berlin’s Gay Pride celebrations,...

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The attack forced organisers to cut short one of Europe’s largest Pride events and comes as Germany remains on edge after a series of deadly vehicle and knife attacks in recent years.

“A vehicle entered the Tiergarten park and hit several people” just before 10:00 pm (2000 GMT) on Saturday, police posted on social media, adding that they were hunting for the occupants of the car.

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Originally published
Jul 26, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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