It is with great sadness that we learnt about the attack in Stockholm today. The AER President Hande Özsan Bozatli immediately reacted: “AER is deeply moved and strongly condemns this new act of violence Europe faces today. We stand together, united and in solidarity, with the families of the victims, with the public authorities, and with the Swedish people.“

The Assembly of European Regions will continue – more than ever – its work to foster mutual understanding, respect diversity and improve public policies for the benefit of all citizens.