Angela Merkel condemns the "murder" of George Floyd by the police and racism in the United States. This 46-year-old African American died on May 25 during a police intervention in Minneapolis. A statement that comes hours after charges were brought against the four police officers who participated in the arrest of George Floyd. The main suspect is now being prosecuted for intentional homicide.
Donald Trump, a "very controversial" political style
"This murder of George Floyd is a terrible thing. Racism is a terrible thing. American society is very polarized," said the German Chancellor on the public channel ZDF. "Racism has always existed. And unfortunately, this is also the case here (in Germany)," added Angela Merkel, who said "hope" that the protests, which started last week across the country, will remain "peaceful " in the USA.
Asked about US President Donald Trump, the Chancellor found her political style "very controversial". She also considered that her own "demands in politics (were) always to try to bring people together, to reconcile them", since coming to power in 2005. "I work with all elected presidents around the world. And of course with the American president, "nonetheless argued the German leader. "All I can do is hope that we can work together."