Terror in Vienna: Trump takes advantage of the attack and is outraged with a statement - Seehofer is appalled

After the alleged terrorist attack in Vienna there is worldwide horror: an overview of the reactions from international politics.

• In

  Vienna

  there was a

  terrorist attack

  on Monday (November 2nd)

  near the

  synagogue * in the city center.

• Numerous politicians react and express their dismay.

• Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz speaks of a "disgusting terrorist attack".

8.43 p.m

.:

also

about the act of terrorism in Vienna.

“I condemn this barbaric act of terror in the strongest possible way,” he said, horrified one day after the terrible act.

His

are with the

and their families and friends as well as with the security and rescue forces.

In addition, he had promised the German neighboring country any necessary support in the investigation.

"We stand firmly by the side of our Austrian friends," assured Seehofer.

He also wants to make the

Europe an

at the next

.

For the meeting on November 13th, the focus should be on asylum and refugee policy. In particular, the consequences of the recent attacks in France and Austria should be brought into focus instead.

"

." In Germany, however, the authorities are "highly sensitive and wide awake," said the Federal Interior Minister, who wanted to discuss the current security situation with the interior ministers of the federal states by telephone.

Terror in Vienna: Merkel reacts dismayed - Trump takes advantage of the attack and outraged with a statement

2:09 p.m.:

The attack was also close to soccer player David Alaba from Bayern Munich.

Born in Vienna, he wrote on Instagram: "Stay strong, Vienna" and added: "I pray for you."

2:06 p.m.: Emmanuel Macron

visited the Austrian embassy in Paris after the terrorist attack in Vienna.

The French President said: "The (attack) shows the will of our enemies to attack what Europe is," Macron said on Tuesday in front of the embassy building.

Europe is a place of freedom, culture and values.

One will fight the scourge of terrorism.

Macron signed a

.

“We will remain united in joy as in mourning,” he wrote in German in the book, as a photo on Instagram showed.

They will stick together, it said in French.

Update from November 3, 9:11 am

: "After another horrific act of terrorism in Europe, our prayers are with the people of Vienna," wrote

on Twitter late on Monday evening (local time).

The USA would stand on the side of Austria, France and all of Europe in the fight against terrorists, including radical Islamic terrorists.

A few hours after the attack in Vienna,

however

,

used the terror in Austria during the last few meters of the

to win votes.

Trump claimed via Twitter that his challenger would increase the number of refugees from terrorist nations by 700 percent.

“His plan would overwhelm your communities and turn Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and the entire Midwest into a refugee camp.

I protect your families and keep radical Islamic terrorists out of our country! ”Trump tweeted.

Joe Biden would increase refugees from terrorist nations by 700%.

His plan would overwhelm your communities and turn Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and the entire Midwest into a refugee camp.

I am protecting your families and keeping Radical Islamic Terrorists OUT of our Country!

- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 3, 2020

His Democratic challenger Joe Biden tweeted that he and his wife Jill were praying for the victims and their families after the terrible terrorist attack in Vienna.

“We must all stand united against hatred and violence,” he added.

The developments of the US election 2020 - the fight between Donald Trump and Joe Biden can be found here in the live ticker.

After the terror in Vienna - Merkel: "Islamist terror, common enemy"

Update from November 3, 8:37 a.m

.: Politicians from all over the world are affected by the attack in Vienna.

sharply condemned the Islamist-motivated attack and expressed her condolences.

"We Germans stand by our Austrian friends in sympathy and solidarity," said Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) in a statement posted on Twitter on Tuesday.

Islamist terror is "our common enemy," said the head of government.

Merkel said her sympathy goes to the relatives of the victims.

Her thoughts are with the security forces who will face the danger.

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (SPD) tweeted: "We must not give way to the hatred that is supposed to divide our societies."

We Germans stand by our Austrian friends in sympathy and solidarity.

The fight against Islamist terror is our common fight - Chancellor #Merkel on the terrorist attack in #Vienna.

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- Steffen Seibert (@RegSsprecher) November 3, 2020

Update from November 3, 8 a.m

.:

has condemned the attack in Vienna.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Austrians while we follow the despicable terrorist attack from last night in Vienna with concern," wrote Rivlin on Tuesday on Twitter.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of #Austria as we follow last night's despicable terrorist attack in #Vienna with concern.

- Reuven Rivlin (@PresidentRuvi) November 3, 2020

Terror in Vienna: dismayed reactions from politics - "We must not give way to hatred"

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An ambulance in Vienna on Monday evening.

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First report from November 3, 2020

Vienna - Austria's Federal Chancellor

(ÖVP)

condemned

the alleged attack in

on Monday evening as a “disgusting terrorist attack”.

"Our police will take decisive action against the perpetrators of this disgusting terrorist attack," wrote the Austrian head of government in the short message service

.

The Austrian Armed Forces will with immediate effect take over the property protection previously carried out by the police in Vienna so that the police can concentrate on fighting terrorism.

We are currently going through difficult times in our republic.

I would like to thank all the emergency services who risk their lives, especially today for our safety.

Our police will take decisive action against the perpetrators of this hideous terrorist attack.

- Sebastian Kurz (@sebastiankurz) November 2, 2020

“We are currently experiencing

.

I would like to thank all the emergency services who risk their lives for our safety, especially today, ”Kurz continued.

"The whole country is in thoughts with the victims, injured and their relatives, to whom I express my deepest condolences." Kurz also thanked the EU leaders and other heads of state who had already expressed their condolences after the attack on Monday evening.

Austria's Federal President

was also

deeply concerned

on

.

“We are all deeply affected by the alleged terrorist attack in downtown Vienna.

Our thoughts and our sympathy go with the victims, injured people and their families, ”said Van Der Bellen.

“I would like to thank all the police, ambulance and armed forces who are committed to protecting our democracy and freedom.

Our support goes to the citizens who still have to endure the uncertain situation in the inner city. ”A third tweet reads:“ We will defend our freedom and democracy together and resolutely by all means.

I am in contact with the Federal Government and thank you on behalf of the Republic for the statements of support from international heads of state and government. "

We are all deeply affected by the alleged terrorist attack in downtown Vienna.

Our thoughts and compassion go with the victims, injured and their families.

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- A. Van der Bellen (@vanderbellen) November 2, 2020

Foreign Office attacks in Vienna: Don't give way to hatred

The

has condemned the alleged terrorist attack in Vienna.

"Even if the extent of the terror is not yet foreseeable: our thoughts are with the injured and victims in these difficult hours," said a message that was published on Monday evening by the German Foreign Ministry on Twitter.

"We must not give way to the hatred that is supposed to divide our societies."

Terrifying, disturbing reports reach us this evening from # Vienna. Even if the extent of the terror cannot yet be foreseen: our thoughts are with the injured and victims in these difficult hours.

We must not give way to the hatred that is supposed to divide our societies.

- Federal Foreign Office (@AuswaertigesAmt) November 2, 2020

EU Council President

has condemned the alleged terror attack in downtown Vienna * as a cowardly act against life and human values.

"My thoughts are with the victims and the people in Vienna after the terrible attack tonight," said Michel on Monday.

Europe is on the side of Austria.

EU Commission head

, EU Parliament President

and EU Foreign Affairs Representative

similar statements

.

Sassoli commented: “We are following the news of another attack in Europe with sadness and horror.” Borrell spoke of a “cowardly act of violence and hatred”.

Von der Leyen assured Austria of solidarity and also wrote: "We are stronger than hatred and terror."

German politicians reacted with dismay to the alleged terrorist attack in downtown Vienna.

The SPD chairman

spoke on Monday evening on Twitter of "shocking news".

“Whatever the motive and whoever the perpetrator might be.

Such acts deserve ostracism, zero tolerance and all the harshness of the law. "FDP leader

tweeted:" Our thoughts are in #Wien ".

The Federal Managing

Director of

the Greens,

, wrote in a tweet: “This is just terrible - with the thoughts in #Wien.

Together against anti-Semitism ”.

The Federal Government's Migration Commissioner,

(CDU), also spoke up via the short message service: “Terrible news from #Vienna.

My thoughts are with the citizens and emergency services on site. "

Reactions to the attack in Vienna: Italy condemns the attack in Vienna

Italy's Prime Minister

has sharply condemned the alleged terrorist attack in Vienna.

"In our common European house there must be no place for hatred and violence," wrote Conte on Twitter on Monday evening.

Italy stand by the Austrian people.

The country thinks of the families of the victims and the injured.

Rome's Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio made a similar statement.

“Europe must react,” he wrote.

According to initial information from the authorities, at least one person was killed and many injured in the alleged terror attack in downtown Vienna, several of them seriously.

Reactions after shots in Vienna: Macron promises Austria support after a suspected attack

French President

expressed his condolences to Austria after the alleged terrorist attack in downtown Vienna.

Macron promised Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz full solidarity and support for France on Monday evening and offered help if it was necessary, according to the presidential palace in Paris.

The French shared the shock and sadness of the Austrians, Macron also wrote in German and French on Twitter.

“After France, it is a friendly country that is under attack.

This is our Europe, ”continued Macron.

“Our enemies need to know who they are dealing with.

We won't give in to anything. "

We, French, share the shock and sadness of the Austrians after an attack in Vienna.

After France, it is a friendly country that is under attack.

This is our Europe.

Our enemies need to know who they are dealing with.

We won't give in to anything.

- Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 2, 2020

There had been three attacks in France in the past few weeks, and the investigators assume that there is an Islamist background in each case.

Most recently, a man in a church in Nice brutally attacked several people with a knife - three people died.

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