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		</div><p>The European Union’s top diplomat said the death of George Floyd was the result of an abuse of power and that the 27-nation bloc is “<i>shocked and appalled</i>” by it.</p>
<p>EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told reporters that “<i>like the people of the United States, we are shocked and appalled by the death of George Floyd</i>”.</p>
<p>Mr Floyd died last week after he was pinned to the pavement by a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, in Minneapolis who put his knee on the handcuffed black man’s neck until he stopped breathing.</p>
<p>His death set off protests that spread across the US.</p>
<p>Mr Borrell says law and order officials must not be “<i>using their capacities in the way that has been used in this very, very unhappy death of George Floyd.</i></p>
<p><i>“This is an abuse of power and this has to be denounced.</i>”</p>
<p>He underlined that Europeans “<i>support the right to peaceful protest, and also we condemn violence and racism of any kind, and for sure, we call for a de-escalation of tensions</i>”.</p>
<p>Mr Borrell said that “<i>we trust in the ability of the Americans to come together, to heal as a nation and to address these important issues during these difficult times”.</i></p>
<p>He added: “<i>All lives matter. Black lives also matter.</i>”</p>
<p>The EU official also said all societies “<i>must remain vigilant against the excessive use of force</i>” and ensure that police work is done while respecting the rule of law and human rights.</p>
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