Assault on Mette Frederiksen
Europe woke up shocked this Saturday by the aggression suffered by the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, in a central area of the city of Copenhagen last Friday. The events took place in Kultorvet square and the quick action of the police made it possible to arrest the man who attacked the Danish leader. Frederiksen’s health status is not known at this time.
Reactions and solidarity
The aggression has generated a large number of reactions and displays of solidarity from European leaders. The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has expressed her support for Frederiksen through social networks. The president of the European Council, Charles Michel, has also condemned the attack and sent his best wishes for a speedy recovery to the Danish leader. The president of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, has also shown his support and has highlighted the importance of defending the European values of freedom, tolerance and peace.
European elections
It should be noted that this attack took place just two days before the European elections, which are held in both Denmark and Spain on Sunday, June 9. This incident could have an impact on the political climate and the outcome of the election.
