Germany refuses to participate in military strike on Syria

 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her challenger in country's upcoming election have both said they will not participate in military strike against Syria.

 

Merkel made the comments during a televised debate on Sunday, as she is facing center-left rival Peer Steinbrueck on the September 22 vote, Fox News reports.

 

According to Fox News, Merkel said that there needs to be a collective answer by the United Nations to the use of chemical weapons in Syria.

 

She said she is very glad that they have a few days to revive efforts to secure U.N. action - a reference to President Barack Obama's decision to seek authorization from Congress for military action, the report said.

 

Steinbrueck said he would also not participate in military action against the war-torn country.