After the tragic events that took place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Kraków, the Sejm of the Republic of Poland is receiving numerous expressions of solidarity from foreign political partners. Condolence messages and letters of sympathy are being delivered to Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty, representing the chairs of European parliamentary nations and key European Union institutions.
Reactions of neighboring and partner parliaments
A wide gesture of solidarity was shown by representatives of the parliaments of Lithuania, Hungary, Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine. The Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas, Juozas Olekas, expressed deep respect for the courage of Polish police officers in official correspondence, highlighting the heroism of their actions. He noted that Lithuania stands shoulder to shoulder with Poland, as both nations are connected not only by a shared history but also by strong ties of neighborliness and friendship. In his letter, he emphasized that a common assessment of regional threats is the foundation of security, wishing Poland strength, unity, and peace.
Ágnes Forsthoffer, Chair of the National Assembly of Hungary, spoke in a similar tone. In an official letter and on social media, she strongly condemned all forms of violence, declaring full solidarity with the Polish people. She emphasized that she stands in solidarity with Kraków and all of Poland in their suffering, wishing the wounded a speedy recovery.
Condolences were also conveyed by Edvards Smiltēns from Latvia and Richard Raši from Slovakia. The head of the Latvian parliament assured that the thoughts of Latvians accompany the Polish nation during this difficult time. Richard Raši noted the special significance of Kraków for Slovaks, resulting from close proximity and historical ties. On social media, he emphasized that Poland is not just a neighbor but a friend who can count on neighbors' support in times of trial. He directed words of appreciation to rescuers, doctors, and police officers who provided assistance at the risk of their own lives.
Zoran Stevanović, President of the National Assembly of Slovenia, condemned a "senseless act of violence" in a condolence letter, expressing sympathy for the families of the victims. Meanwhile, words of deep sympathy came from Ukraine from the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Rusłan Stefanczuk, who assured that Ukraine is with the Poles with all its heart. Vice-Chairwoman of the Verkhovna Rada, Olena Kondratiuk, informed that the Embassy of Ukraine in Poland has lowered national flags as a sign of mourning and solidarity with the Polish people.
Signals from Brussels and Berlin
Solidarity was also expressed by representatives of key European institutions. President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, declared that her thoughts are with the innocent victims and their families. She thanked the Polish police and rescue services for their rapid intervention, which allowed the situation to be brought under control. On social media, she wrote: "Stay strong, Kraków." She also informed that flags were lowered in front of the European Parliament headquarters as a sign of mourning.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, conveyed her deepest condolences to the families of the victims. She emphasized that the thoughts and hearts of herself and all of Europe are with those affected, their loved ones, and the residents of Kraków. She expressed gratitude to the police officers who took action at the risk of their lives, assuring the undivided solidarity of the European Union with Poland.
A gesture of solidarity also resonated during a meeting of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly in Berlin, which took place on Monday, November 9, 2026. The proceedings, attended by among others Julia Klöckner, President of the Bundestag, and Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the National Assembly of France, began with a minute of silence. Participants honored the memory of the victims of the attack in Kraków in this way.