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Merz says Germany finalising response to suspected Leipzig attack
Merz said Berlin is nearing a response as investigators conclude their review and officials weigh sanctions coordinated with European Union and NATO partners.
- On Sunday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Berlin is preparing a coordinated response with European Union and NATO partners to the August 4 drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane in Leipzig.
- An explosives-laden drone discovered near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport on August 4 prompted the investigation that Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called a "hybrid attack scenario."
- The daily Die Welt reported Saturday that the German government intends to blame Russia for the incident and will announce measures including sanctions coordinated with European Union partners.
- Merz stated investigators are "in the process of concluding" the investigation, and the government will clarify its response course in the coming days.
- Final agreement is due within the next few days with NATO and European Union partners, ensuring Berlin's response carries collective diplomatic weight.
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The Government of Friedrich Merz is preparing new measures against Russia and may call on the EU to tighten sanctions after the drone incident at the airport.
·Kyiv, Ukraine
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NJEMAČKA s partnerima from the EU and NATO priprema oštar odgovor na ruski pokušaj drones attack the Leipzig/Halle airport and planira nove sankcije Rusiji.
·Zagreb, Croatia
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In the traditional summer interview the German Chancellor said he will react in the coming days with the consensus of the EU and NATO
·Madrid, Spain
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Russia attacks in many places in Europe with hybrid warfare. High time for Germany to act.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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The Vice-President of the Bundestag, Nouripour, has called on the Federal Government to respond with greater determination to hybrid attacks.
·Germany
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Total News Sources32
Leaning Left8Leaning Right11Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Right
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources lean Right
48% Right
L 35%
C 17%
R 48%
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