The President of the European Council, Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Von der Leyen, commemorated the legacy of the September 11, 2001 attacks, which occurred 23 years ago in New York. Both leaders paid tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks.
Costa and Von der Leyen stated that European democracies withstood the attacks and that societies remained free. This statement highlights the resilience of democracies in the face of international terrorism.
The two European leaders also highlighted the importance of the transatlantic alliance with the United States, underscoring the strategic partnership between Europe and the North American country in the fight against terrorism and the defense of shared values.
