The European Union unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack in the heart of Vienna on Monday night.
“I am shocked and saddened by the brutal attack that took place in Vienna. My thoughts are with the families of the victims and the Austrian people” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tweeted. “Europe stands in full solidarity with Austria. We are stronger than hatred and terror,” she said.
I am shocked and saddened by the brutal attack that took place in Vienna. My thoughts are with the families of the victims and the Austrian people.
Europe stands in full solidarity with Austria. We are stronger than hatred and terror.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) November 2, 2020
Europe strongly condemns this cowardly act that violates life and our human values,” European Council President Charles Michel tweeted, “My thoughts are with the victims and the people of Vienna in the wake of tonight’s horrific attack.”
Europe strongly condemns this cowardly act that violates life and our human values.
My thoughts are with the victims and the people of #Vienna in the wake of tonight’s horrific attack.
We stand with Austria @sebastiankurz
— Charles Michel (@eucopresident) November 2, 2020
The head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, said he was “shocked and moved” by the “attacks,” calling them an “a cowardly act of violence and hate.”
I am shocked and moved by the terrible news about tonight’s attacks in Vienna.
A cowardly act of violence and hate.
My thoughts go to the victims and their families and the citizens of #Vienna. We stand by your side.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) November 2, 2020
“Across our continent, we stand united against violence and hate,” European Parliament President David Sassoli wrote on Twitter.
It is with sadness and horror that we follow the news of another attack in Europe this evening.
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victims, and the people of #Vienna.
Across our continent, we stand united against violence and hate.
— David Sassoli (@EP_President) November 2, 2020
Russian President Vladimir Putin today condemned the attack in Vienna that left five people dead in the city center and said Moscow was ready to enhance cooperation with Austria in the fight against terrorism.
In a message to Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurtz, Vladimir Putin described the attack as a “cruel and cynical crime,” the Kremlin said in a statement.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz to express his solidarity with the Austrian people following the terror attack in Vienna.
“Shocked by the horrific attacks in Vienna. I have conveyed to Sebastian Kurz our full solidarity. Our thoughts are with the people in Vienna and the authorities dealing with the situation. Our hearts, with the victims and their loved ones. Europe stands united against terror,” the Greek prime minister then posted on Twitter.
Shocked by the horrific attacks in #Vienna. I have conveyed to @sebastiankurz our full solidarity. Our thoughts are with the people in Vienna and the authorities dealing with the situation. Our hearts, with the victims and their loved ones.
Europe stands united against terror.
— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) November 2, 2020