Following the protests against the cost of living in Europe, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, addresses the war in Iran
GermanyOn 31 October 2026, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about the ongoing war in Iran during a press conference addressing protests against the rising cost of living in Europe. He highlighted that Europe has incurred costs exceeding 100 billion euros over the past eight months due to increased energy prices linked to the conflict. Merz stated, 'Businesses and consumers in Europe have had to pay more than an additional 100 billion euros due to the increase in energy prices resulting from the war.'
The Chancellor emphasized the economic interest Europe has in resolving the war, indicating that the financial burden on European nations is significant. This statement comes amid growing public discontent regarding economic conditions, as reported by AbuAliExpress.
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- 31 Oct 2026, 08:55 UTC
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