German Government Condemns Attacks on French Railways Ahead of Paris Olympics

The German government condemned attacks on French railway infrastructure before the Paris Olympics. Chancellor Olaf Scholz will attend the opening ceremony, and a spokesperson expressed confidence in French authorities' security measures. The investigation into the incidents is awaited.

The German government condemned attacks on French railway infrastructure ahead of the Paris Olympics on Friday, saying that it was awaiting the outcome of a French investigation into the incidents.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz will attend Friday's opening ceremony, a government spokesperson said, adding that the perception was that French authorities had taken all necessary precautions to maintain security at the event.

Writing by Friederike Heine, Editing by Rachel More