Heads of EU governments and institutions: United against hatred, extremism and terrorism

The heads of state or government of the European Union and the leaders of EU institutions addressed the terrorist attacks in Brussels with a joint statement stating that the European Union mourns the victims of today's terrorist attacks in Brussels. It was an attack on our open democratic society, reports the BiH news agency Patria.

- Our common European institutions are located in Brussels, thanks to the generosity of the Belgian government and the Belgian people. The European Union and its member states stand firmly in solidarity with Belgium, and are determined to face this threat together with all necessary means.

This latest attack only strengthens our resolve to defend European values and tolerance from attacks by the intolerant. We will be united and unwavering in the fight against hatred, violent extremism and terrorism - it was announced.