27/07/2026
No Place for Terrorism
Terrorism seeks to spread fear, undermine public confidence, and disrupt the peaceful functioning of our societies. We must not allow those responsible to achieve that objective.
While the possibility of becoming the victim of a terrorist attack in Europe remains extremely low, every attack is a tragedy, and every victim is one too many.
By comparison, the risk of losing one's life in a road traffic collision is significantly higher. Yet, despite these risks, millions of people continue to travel safely every day by train, bus, car, bicycle, and other forms of transport, and they continue to go about their daily lives with confidence.
Terrorist attacks are often sudden and difficult to predict. They frequently target public spaces in an attempt to create widespread fear and uncertainty. However, Europe benefits from comprehensive security arrangements. Intelligence services, law enforcement agencies, and international police cooperation work closely together every day to detect, prevent, and disrupt terrorist activities. Many planned attacks are successfully prevented before they can be carried out.
We are deeply saddened by this terrorist attack. Our heartfelt condolences go to the victims, their families, and everyone affected during this difficult time.
We express our sincere appreciation to the police, emergency services, medical personnel, and all first responders for their courage, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to protecting lives and supporting those in need.
Terrorism will not prevail over our shared values, our cooperation, or our commitment to public safety. Through vigilance, resilience, and international cooperation, we remain united in safeguarding our communities.
