The European Union has denounced the terrorist attacks that took place on Monday evening, 2 November, in Vienna, Austria, in which 4 people were killed and 14 others were injured, according to the latest reports.
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, referred to a “cowardly” act, which “violates human life and values”. The President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, denounced the “brutal attack” and spoke to Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on Tuesday morning.
European Parliament President David Sassoli expressed his “sadness” and “sorrow” and called for unity “in the face of violence and hatred”.
Attacks attributed to Islamist terrorism took place on Monday evening in several locations in the Austrian capital, which was about to go into lockdown. They were the work of a single assailant, killed by the police. He was an Austrian of North Macedonian origin.
Asked about possible new measures mentioned by Ms von der Leyen and Mr Kurz, the Commission pointed out that it intended to present a new counter-terrorism agenda in 2021, which would include new measures to protect public spaces.
The strengthening of Europol is also on the agenda. The meeting of interior ministers on 13 November, initially devoted to the Pact on Asylum, could also host a discussion on the terrorist issue, a source told EUROPE. (Original version in French by Solenn Paulic)