Germany's Merz: will confiscate frozen Russian assets if legally possible

May 15 (Reuters) - Germany and its allies will move to confiscate frozen Russian assets if legally possible, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in an interview with the Zeit newspaper published on Thursday.

There are also discussions about more sanctions against Russia in the energy sector, banking sector, and further actions regarding sanctions against individuals, Merz said.

A possible seizure of Russian assets was "currently being clarified," Merz said. "If there is a way to mobilise the money on a sound legal basis, we will do it."