On 16th October 2023, two Swedish citizens are killed by a terrorist in Brussels. The next day, in the hemicycle, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Political groups speakers pay tribute to the victims and asks MEPs to hold a minute of silence.

statement

Strasbourg

plenary session

fight against terrorism (T)

METSOLA, Roberta (EPP, MT, EP President)

EU - Sweden (T)

EU - Belgium (T)

president's agenda

Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, one round of political group speakers, and minute of silence in tribute to the victims of the Brussels attack

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Yesterday evening, a terrorist attack happened in the heart of Brussels, resulting in the murder of two Swedish nationals. And on behalf of the European Parliament, I express my deepest condolences to the victims families. Terror and extremism cannot infiltrate our societies.

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, We have the right to feel safe and to live in safety. We cannot let hate win. After consultation with national authorities and in coordination with the other EU institutions, the European Parliament has decided to raise the alert level to orange for now for our buildings in Brussels. Instructions have been communicated to Members and staff.

SOUNDBITE (English), Roberta METSOLA, EP President, We are also in contact with Belgian federal security services assessing the situation on the ground for any further developments. But the debt of the perpetrator of the attack has been confirmed. Our thoughts are with the victims and their relatives and I wish a speedy recovery to those injured.

<p>One round of political group speakers</p>