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Violence has no place: EU leaders condemn attack at Trump dinnerEuropean leaders react with stanley bicchiere shock and rel stanley cup ief after a gunman storms the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington.ListenAI generated Text-to-speechCopy LinkCopiedShare via emailShare on XShare on WhatsAppShare on LinkedInArmed Secret Service agents stand on stage during a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner at stanley thermos mug the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026. | Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesApril 26, 202611:22 am CETBy Milena W盲ldeEuropean leaders rushed to condemn political violence on Sunday after a gunman stormed a security checkpoint and opened fire at the White House Correspondents ; Dinner the night before, sparking chaos and forcing U.S. President Donald Trump and guests to be evacuated.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen took to X to say that she was relieved Trump and attendees were safe, adding: Violence has no place in politics, ever. European Council President Ant贸nio Costa called the scenes at the dinner deeply unsettling, while praising the swift action of law enforcement in securing the venue.AdvertisementAdvertisementEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas struck a similar tone, warning that political violence has no place in a democracy, and noting that an event meant to celebrate a free press should never become a scene of fear. European Parliament President Roberta Metsolaposted a similar message on X.National leaders echoed th Zlfc Brussels expert Grela departs
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