Belgian officials have condemned the killing of two Swedish football supporters in Brussels as a "brutal terrorist attack."
The suspect, identified as a man of Tunisian origin who was staying illegally in Belgium, specifically targeted Swedish football supporters during a game between Sweden and Belgium. Heightened security measures are being implemented, and an investigation is ongoing. There is no evidence of a connection to the Israeli-Palestinian situation at this stage. The suspected gunman has been identified as a 45-year-old man named Abdesalem L. of Tunisian origin. European and some Flemish schools in Brussels are closed on Tuesday due to the incident, while French schools remain open.
EU leaders have reacted to the Brussels shooting incident. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concern, stating that "Our Europe is shaken," while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strongly condemned all forms of violence, fanaticism, and terrorism, offering condolences to the victims and their families. In response to the attack, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced strengthened border controls with Belgium. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola underlined the importance of keeping terror and extremism out of society, stating that people must feel safe, and that hate should not prevail.
Written by Paula Guerrero
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