German Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed her strong opposition to violent protests against asylum seekers in the city of Heidenau, in eastern Germany. Chancellor Merkel added that the local support for the protesters is "shameful."
"I condemn in the strongest possible terms the violent outbursts," she said. "There was an aggressive mood against foreigners there that isn't acceptable in any way"
Merkel added, "It's repulsive how far-right extremists and neo-Nazis are spreading their hollow message, but it's equally shameful how citizens — even families with children — support this by marching along."