European commissioner calls London blasts a terrorist attack
Italy’s European commissioner has called a series of explosions in London a terrorist strike against Europe.
“What has happened is the tragic confirmation that terrorism strikes once more at the heart of Europe,” Franco Frattini was reported as saying by the Apcom and ANSA news agencies.
“It’s necessary to immediately activate co-ordination between intelligence and police services and offer England all the help possible,” Frattini, Europe’s commissioner for justice and home affairs, was quoted as saying.
Italy’s parliament suspended work in both its houses today as a sign of solidarity after the explosions were reported.
The Italian lower house suspended work for 15 minutes following news of the explosions, while the Senate called off its session until the afternoon, parliamentary officials said.
Italian airline Alitalia said today that its schedule of flights for London airports was not changing following the blasts.
