Thalys attack - Statement by Commissioners Avramopoulos and Bulc
Following the thwarted attack on the Thalys train between Amsterdam and Paris, Commissioners Avramopoulos i and Bulc i attended a European Transport and Home Affairs Ministerial meeting on cross-border cooperation against terrorism and for rail security and issued a statement:
Home Affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos said: "The attack in the Thalys shows that we must resolutely fight criminal and terrorist acts that endanger our security, values and freedoms. Terrorism knows no borders. We must act together by enhancing transnational and European cooperation. This is the time for us to show we are fully determined to implement the provisions of the European Security Agenda."
Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc i said: "The security and safety of passengers is our first priority. But of course we must not overreact. It is essential that, as far as possible, public transport remains open and easily accessible. Security must be proportionate to the threat. The statement adopted today will give new impetus for enhancing rail security. The Commission will now work very closely with the EU Member States and industry experts in order to find ways of enhancing cross-border rail security in a proportionate manner."
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