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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12631

8 January 2021
EXTERNAL ACTION / United states
Europeans shocked by attack on Capitol Hill
Brussels, 07/01/2021 (Agence Europe)

European leaders expressed concern and dismay on the night of 6-7 January at the intrusion of pro-Trump activists into Capitol Hill as Congress met to certify the results of the presidential election, noting the victory of Joe Biden.

A few hours earlier, US President Donald Trump had called on his supporters to march on Capitol Hill.

When calm returned, Congress certified the election results, but four people died and several were injured in or near the building. 

The US Congress is a...

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