“I am sad”, Merz expresses condolences for those who lost their lives from the attack on Graz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his condolences Tuesday after shooting at a school in Austria, where 10 people died.

Through a post at X, Merz wrote that this news is terrible and that it feels sad, adding that they stand by Austria.

Horrible news from Gracie. Our thoughts are with our Austrian friends and neighbors. We hope that relatives will find comfort with friends and family at this dark time”, Merz wrote, broadcast Periscope.