Merkel: No change in refugee policy in wake of attack

Although "there is much still not known with sufficient certainty," Monday's attack in Berlin "must be assumed to have been a terrorist attack."

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Tuesday, 20.12.2016.

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Merkel: No change in refugee policy in wake of attack
(Tanjug, file)

Merkel: No change in refugee policy in wake of attack

Merkel said she was "horrified, shaken and deeply saddened over this cruel and incomprehensible act" - but that Germans "do not want to live with the fear of evil paralyzing us."

She added that those responsible would be punished "with the full strength of our law," and noted that many of those injured in the attack are still fighting for their lives in Berlin's hospitals.

"I know it would be especially hard for us all to bear if it were confirmed that the person who committed this act was someone who sought protection and asylum,' she said, and added:

"This would be particularly repugnant in the face of the many many Germans who have dedicated themselves day after day to helping refugees, and in the face of the many people who actually need our protection and try to integrate into our country."

When reporters asked whether her refugee policy would change after the attack, Merkel responded negatively.

Merkel also said she spoke with U.S. President Barack Obama, and announced that her cabinet would meet soon after which she plans to visit the scene of the crime.

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