German spy chiefs to visit US over Merkel phone tap row

October 26, 2013 19:39

German spy chiefs will visit the US next week to demand explanations over the alleged tapping of the mobile phone of Chancellor Angela Merkel by American intelligence services.

"High-ranking government representatives will go to the United States in order to push forward discussions with the White House and the NSA on the allegations raised recently," said Georg Streiter, Merkel's deputy spokesman.

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