“Europe remains united”: international leaders condemn the attack in Vienna | Austria

The terrorist attack in Vienna has been widely condemned by international leaders.

Emmanuel Macron, French President

We French people share the shock and pain of the Austrian people hit this evening by an attack in the heart of their capital, Vienna. After France, a friendly country is attacked. It is our Europe. Our enemies must know who they are dealing with. We’ll never let go.

We French people share the shock and pain of the Austrian people hit this evening by an attack in the heart of their capital, Vienna. After France, a friendly country is attacked. It is our Europe. Our enemies must know who they are dealing with. We won’t give anything away.

—Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 2, 2020

Charles Michel, President of the European Council

Europe strongly condemns this cowardly act that violates life and our human values. My thoughts are with the victims and people of #Vienna following tonight’s horrific attack.

My thoughts are with the victims and people of #Vienna following tonight’s horrific attack.

We stand in solidarity with Austria @sebastiankurz

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission

I am shocked and saddened by the brutal attack that took place in Vienna. My thoughts go out to the families of the victims and to the Austrian people. Europe stands in full solidarity with Austria. We are stronger than hatred and terror.

german foreign ministry

Terrifying and disturbing news from #Vienna: Although we don’t yet know the full extent of the terror, our hearts go out to the injured and the victims at this difficult time. We will not give in to the hatred that aims to divide our societies.

Giuseppe Conte, Italian Prime Minister

There is no place for hatred and violence in our common European home.

Closed condanna dell’assassination che questa sera ha colpito la città di #Vienna. Non c’è spazio per l’odio e la violence nella nostra casa comune europea. Vicinanza al popolo austriaco, I familiarized with her victim and I feriti.

— Giuseppe Conte (@GiuseppeConteIT) November 2, 2020

Luigi Di Maio, Italian Foreign Minister

A cowardly attack, which we strongly condemn. Italy is close to the Austrian people. Europe must react.

Seguiamo con grandissima preoccupazione le terribili notizie che arriveno da #Vienna. A vile attack, che condanniamo con forza. L’Italia è vicina al popolo austriaco. Europe must react.

— Luigi Di Maio (@luigidimaio) November 2, 2020

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Greek Prime Minister

Shocked by the horrific attacks in #Vienna. I conveyed to @sebastiankurz all our solidarity. Our thoughts are with the people of Vienna and the authorities handling the situation. Our hearts, with the victims and their loved ones.

Shocked by the horrific attacks of #Vienna. I forwarded to @sebastienkurz our full solidarity. Our thoughts are with the people of Vienna and the authorities handling the situation. Our hearts, with the victims and their loved ones.

Europe is united against terrorism.

— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) November 2, 2020

Donald Trump, US President

Our prayers are with the people of Vienna after yet another despicable act of terrorism in Europe. These vicious attacks on innocent people must stop. The United States stands with Austria, France, and all of Europe in the fight against terrorists, including radical Islamist terrorists.

Joe Biden, Democratic presidential candidate

After tonight’s horrific terrorist attack in Vienna, Austria, Jill and I keep the victims and their families in our prayers. We must all be united against hatred and violence.

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India

Deeply shocked and saddened by the despicable terrorist attacks in Vienna. India stands with Austria during this tragic time. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

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