By decision of the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, the EU flags in all buildings of the European Commission fly half-mast in memory of the victims of the tragedy Pace.

“Europe mourns with the Greeks,” said Commissioner Margaritis Schinas in a post.

By decision of the President@wonderlayenFrom now on, Union flags will be flown at half mast in all European Commission buildings in memory of the victims of the Tempe tragedy.

Europe mourns with the Greeks. pic.twitter.com/b2xn624g6x

— Margaritis Schinas (@MargSchinas) March 1, 2023

Von der Leyen: We are with you

“We are on your side,” Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said earlier in Greek in her post about the train disaster.

“My thoughts are with the citizens of Greece after the terrible train accident that claimed so many lives last night near Larissa. All Europe mourns with you. I wish a speedy recovery to all the victims,” ​​the head of the European Commission said.

My thoughts are with the people of Greece after the terrible train accident that claimed so many lives last night near Larissa.

All Europe mourns with you. I also wish a speedy recovery to all the injured.

We are next to you

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) March 1, 2023