EU Commission Slips up on Alex Pretti Comment

This clip is an excerpt from the European Commission Midday Press Briefing (26 January 2026).

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A journalist asks whether the EU has any reaction to a reported second death of a US citizen (Alex Pretti) involving federal agents (ICE) in Minneapolis. The Commission spokesperson replies that no comment will be made on what is described as a US internal matter. The spokesperson adds a general statement deploring any loss of life, while stressing that it is not for the EU to judge the circumstances of the case.

In a follow-up exchange, the journalist asks the spokesperson to clarify whether the phrase “loss of innocent life” applies in this situation. The spokesperson reiterates that the Commission’s position is a general regret over any life lost, and underlines that it is for the US justice system to establish the facts.

Chapters:
00:00 Question on Minneapolis incident
00:07 Commission: no comment
00:16 Follow-up on wording
00:26 Clarification: facts for US justice

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