Solidarity with the victims of terrorism in Turku

The terrorist attack in Turku, Finland, which resulted in the deaths of two women and several wounded, has shown us that Europe continues to be attacked by barbarism and violence.

These terrorists seek to directly attack our democratic system and our freedoms, our peaceful coexistence, our values of respect for our differences.

This is why our European society must give a common and unified response. Political parties, trade unions, business and social organizations must respond in a unified way to this tragedy by strongly stating that attacks and threats will not frighten us and will not destroy our democratic system and our coexistence.

At the same time, we must also reject those who seek to gain political advantage from this situation and use these killings to encourage xenophobia and racism against migrants and refugees.

We are all united in defending our democratic values and standing against radicalism and terrorism, which we strongly condemn