In times of deepest grief, Europe is together

After the shattering killing spree at a school in Graz, in which nine students were killed on Tuesday: inside and a teacher, the SPÖ-EU MPs Elisabeth Grossmann and Andreas Schieder campaigned for an official minute of commemoration in the European Parliament. Together with the social democratic faction, a corresponding application was sent to parliamentary president Roberta Metsola. SPÖ-EU MP Elisabeth Grossmann and Andreas Schieder underline the importance of this symbol of European sympathy: “The horrific act in Graz has deeply shaken all of Austria and also triggered great concern at European level. Our sympathy applies to the relatives, the friend, the school community and everyone who is struck by this incredible loss. As a social democratic delegation, it is a central concern for us, in the European Parliament of solidarity and compassion. June, at the beginning of the plenary conference in Strasbourg and send out a strong sign for European cohesion. ” ****

Elisabeth Grossmann, herself Styrian, is deeply affected by the tragedy and underlines the urgency of political action at all levels: “It is the most difficult school attack in the history of our country. The sympathy from all over Europe shows: We are not alone in our grief. At the same time, it is now time to look closely at the European level to prevent such acts in the future. For some time for effective measures against radicalization in the network, where young people are particularly at risk: on social platforms, in online forums and in online games. Asked, for example, when they are guns. (Conclusion) LS