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European Leaders Express Solidarity After Tragic German Christmas Market Attack

Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof arrives to attend the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Jacob King/PA v

European leaders have expressed their condolences following a tragic incident at a German Christmas market where at least two individuals lost their lives after a car rammed into the crowd on Friday. The president of the European Council, António Costa, conveyed his shock and sorrow, stating that he was 'appalled by the horrific news from Magdeburg' and emphasizing that 'the EU stands in solidarity with Germany' during this difficult time.

French President Emmanuel Macron also shared his sentiments, expressing profound shock at the attack. Macron mentioned that 'France shares the pain of the German people and expresses its full solidarity' as a gesture of support and unity in the face of such a tragic event.

António Costa, President of the European Council, expresses shock and solidarity with Germany.
European leaders offer condolences for the car ramming incident at a German Christmas market.
French President Macron shares sentiments of shock and solidarity with Germany.

Dick Schoof, the Dutch Prime Minister, extended a message of solidarity to Germany, affirming that 'the Netherlands stands shoulder to shoulder with our German neighbors in these dark moments.' This display of unity and support from neighboring European countries highlights the importance of standing together in times of adversity and tragedy.

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