Cancelarul Friedrich Merz, întâmpinat cu un val de huiduieli la o deplasare electorală în estul Germaniei: „Pinocchio!”, „Demisia!”, „Pleacă de aici!”

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced hostility during an electoral visit in Kühlungsborn, where he was booed and called derogatory names by part of the crowd. The incident occurred on August 31, marking his first campaign stop in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. While some attendees defended him, others shouted accusations like "war instigator" and "resign." Following this, Merz continued his campaign in Quedlinburg under stricter security, where he warned against the rise of the AfD party. The negative reception in Kühlungsborn gained significant online attention, with some videos mistakenly attributed to the Quedlinburg event. The term "Pinocchio" used against Merz references past unfulfilled promises, highlighting ongoing political tensions.