Reactions to the November 2015 Paris attacks

"We urge member states to intensify their support to Lebanon" - joint letter of President Michel and President von der Leyen to the members of the European Council

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Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the victims, the survivors and their families, who also include European nationals.

Key Points: 
  • Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the victims, the survivors and their families, who also include European nationals.
  • We spoke both to President Aoun and to Prime minister Diab to offer our condolences and we assured them that Lebanon can count on solidarity from the EU.
  • The Commission and the Member States are working hard to provide the most adequate response to the tragedy.
  • The dramatic incident willhave major economic consequences for a country that was already facing many challenges,exacerbatedbythe Covid-19 pandemic.