The events which have shaken Europe, in some cases dramatically and painfully, have given rise to so many reactions in public opinion, the political world and among commentators and observers that an additional comment won't add anything useful. I will limit myself, therefore, to a few comments from a European point of view.
The Basque people are horrified. On the terrorist actions which hit Madrid, it is almost with relief (inasmuch as the word can be used in such a context) that I saw the...