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EU’s von der Leyen ‘outraged’ by Amsterdam attacks, says no room for antisemitism in Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemns the attacks on fans of Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam.
“Outraged by last night’s vile attacks targeting Israeli citizens in Amsterdam,” von der Leyen says in a post on X, adding that she has discussed the matter with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof.
“I strongly condemn these unacceptable acts. Antisemitism has absolutely no place in Europe. And we are determined to fight all forms of hatred.”