Friedrich Merz, întâmpinat cu un val de huiduieli în Germania: „Pinocchio!”, „Demisia!” și „Pleacă de aici!”

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a hostile reception during a campaign event in Kühlungsborn, where he was booed and met with chants like "Pinocchio" and "resign." The incident occurred on August 31, marking his first electoral stop in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. While some attendees defended him, a planned press statement was canceled. Merz later continued his campaign in Quedlinburg under stricter security, where he warned against the AfD's potential influence. The viral images from Kühlungsborn were misattributed to Quedlinburg, highlighting the distinct nature of the two events. The term "Pinocchio" reflects past political promises he allegedly failed to keep.