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EU Flags At Half-Mast After Deadly Shooting In Poland's Krakow

EU Flags At Half-Mast After Deadly Shooting In Poland's Krakow

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European Union flags were lowered to half‑mast in response to a deadly mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, as announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a post on X. She said Europe had “woken up” to the tragic incident with grief and disbelief, describing the half‑mast flag as a symbol of European unity and solidarity. The flags were lowered to honour the victims, who came from five different nationalities, as well as the first‑responders who attended the scene.

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    European Union flags are flying at half-mast in honour of the victims and first responders following a deadly mass shooting in Poland's Krakow, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday, expressing grief and solidarity over the attack.

    — The Tribune

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In a post on X, von der Leyen said Europe had woken up to the tragic incident with grief and disbelief, describing the flags at half-mast as a symbol of European unity and solidarity.

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    EU Flags At Half-Mast After Deadly Shooting In Poland's Krakow

    In a post on X, von der Leyen said Europe had woken up to the tragic incident with grief and disbelief, describing the flags at half-mast as a symbol of European unity and solidarity.

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