In connection with the tragedy that took place in the Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
On social media the President posted that believes that systematic solutions will gradually be found via cooperation between developed countries, thereby increasing safety in schools and universities.
The President is horrified by the fact that schools in civilised countries are becoming the scene of attacks by unhinged shooters. "The tragic consequences of this are victims in the form of innocent children and adolescents who had their whole lives ahead of them. Schools should be places where pupils and students can feel safe, and parents must be sure every morning that they are escorting their children to a safe world that will enrich them spiritually and where nothing bad will happen to them," wrote Pellegrini.
Premier Fico posted on social media that the families of the victims of the mass shooting were in his thoughts, adding that it is difficult to imagine what they are going through.
According to him, the world, and Europe in particular, has gone mad. "The tragedy in Austria should lead us to reflect on whether we leave Europe at the mercy of freethinkers and fools or return to honest traditions and values," wrote the premier.
A 21-year-old former student opened fire at a secondary school in Graz, an unprecedented tragedy in Austria, which declared three days of national mourning. Authorities announced a death toll of 11, including the attacker, who died by suicide. Twelve others were seriously injured.
Source: TASR
