[Mertz said the U.S.-Israel conflict has cost Europe more than 100 billion] October 31, German Chancellor Mertz said in an interview with the media in Seoul, South Korea on October 30 that Germany is coordinating and strengthening diplomatic efforts through multiple channels in order to end the U.S.-Israeli conflict as soon as possible. Mertz said that this conflict has had a huge impact on Europe. In the past eight months, the increase in energy prices caused by the conflict alone has cost Europe more than 100 billion euros. He said that from the perspective of economic interests, the conflict should be ended as soon as possible. Mertz also called on all parties involved in the conflict to resolve the issue through diplomatic channels. (CCTV International News)