World Leaders Expressed Their Solidarity With Poland And The Polish People
- 7.11.2026, 22:28
They condemned the shooting in Krakow.
World leaders condemned the shooting that took place on Saturday afternoon in the Polish city of Krakow, killed six people and injured about 15 others, according to tvpworld.com.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs called the incident terrible news.
“My deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of those who died,” he said.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said his thoughts are with the victims, their families, and loved ones.
“I wish the injured a speedy recovery. I express my full support for Poland and Prime Minister Donald Tusk during this difficult time,” he wrote.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that he is deeply saddened by the tragic shooting and added that Lithuania stands in solidarity with the Polish people.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said he was shocked by the news.
“Our thoughts are with our Polish friends and everyone affected by this tragedy,” he wrote.
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini stated that the shooter “took the lives of innocent people and caused immense pain to families and entire communities.”
“There is no place for violence and hatred in our societies,” he wrote on social media.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar expressed his condolences to “our Polish friends” and stated that Hungary stands in solidarity with the Polish people.
The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas wrote:
“In this moment of grief, Poland is not alone.”
She added that the tragic loss of life resulting from the shooting in Kraków is a tragedy that will be felt far beyond Poland’s borders.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said she was deeply saddened by the incident. She also expressed her support for the victims and their families.
“I thank the police and emergency services for their swift response and for bringing the situation under control. Stay strong, Kraków!” she wrote in Polish on the social media platform X.