Merz Criticizes Terrorism Laws After Deadly Berlin Pride Attack
NYT > World News·July 27, 2026

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany is criticizing the country's terrorism laws following a deadly attack at Berlin Pride. The suspect in the assault had previously attempted to join ISIS and was released from detention in May. Merz is now calling for tighter monitoring to prevent similar incidents. He aims to strengthen the laws to better handle potential threats and prevent future attacks.
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