This Article is From Nov 14, 2015

Angela Merkel Calls Ministerial Meeting Over Paris Attacks

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Beyond a strong security response, Merkel said: "We as citizens will also give a clear answer" to terrorists.

Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said today she will meet with ministers over the series of attacks in Paris, as she pledged to "do everything" to help France in its fight against terrorists.

"We will do everything to help in the hunt for the perpetrators and instigators, and to carry out the fight together against these terrorists," she said, adding that she will meet with ministers to discuss "the situation in France and all related questions".

Beyond a strong security response, Merkel said: "We as citizens will also give a clear answer" to terrorists.

"We know that our life in freedom is stronger than any terror.

"Let us give this answer to the terrorists by living our values with confidence, by reaffirming these values for all of Europe, now more than ever," she said, telling France, "we cry with you."

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