<h6><strong>Eduardo González</strong></h6> <h4><strong>Heads of State and Government, Foreign Ministers, and Embassies in Madrid from various European countries have expressed their solidarity with Spain and with the victims and their families following the train accident in Adamuz, Córdoba, which on Sunday left at least 39 dead and more than 100 injured as a result of the derailment of a high-speed train.</strong></h4> “A train tragedy has struck Andalusia. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all the people of Spain. France stands with you,” wrote French President Emmanuel Macron on social media. The Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro, conveyed to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez “Portugal’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Spain, and with the families and friends of the victims of the serious train accident in Córdoba.” “In addition to sharing the pain of our Spanish neighbors and friends, we offer our support for whatever is needed,” he added. Likewise, the Portuguese Foreign Minister, Paulo Rangel, “deeply regrets the serious accident in Córdoba, which caused several deaths and injuries.” “Portugal expresses its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and expresses its full solidarity with Spain and the Spanish people,” he added. For his part, the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, sent a message to King Felipe VI expressing his “deep sorrow at the news of the tragic train accident.” “Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives, with the injured, to whom we wish a speedy recovery, and with the rescue teams,” he added. Similarly, the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, conveyed her “great sadness” at the accident and assured that her country “stands close to Spain’s grief over this tragedy.” “Our thoughts are with the victims, the injured, and their families,” she added. For his part, the Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, expressed his “solidarity with Spain, King Felipe VI, and the Government for the tragic train accident in Andalusia.” The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, also wrote that his “thoughts are with the victims, their families, and loved ones” and conveyed to his Spanish counterpart, José Manuel Albares, that Germany stands “with Spain in this difficult time.” The German Ambassador in Madrid, Maria Margarete Gosse, also expressed her solidarity with “the victims and their families at this time.” Meanwhile, the Belgian Embassy in Spain expressed its “deepest sorrow for the tragic train accident in Adamuz (Córdoba)” and its support for “the victims and their families.” The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, contacted Pedro Sánchez to convey his “support and condolences.” “My thoughts are with all the victims and families affected by this enormous catastrophe,” he continued. For his part, Dutch Foreign Minister David Van Weel expressed his “deepest condolences to the many victims and their loved ones” and his “utmost respect for the rescue teams working tirelessly to save lives.” “We stand with Spain in these difficult times,” he added. Romanian President Nicușor Dan said he was “deeply saddened by the tragic train accident that claimed so many lives in Spain.” “I wish all those injured a full recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time. I offer my sincere condolences to His Majesty the King and the people of Spain,” he added. Romanian Foreign Minister Toiu Oana also wrote on social media that, “in the context of the tragic and serious train accident in the province of Córdoba,” she remains “in close communication with the Romanian Embassy in Madrid and with Romanian consular teams in the Kingdom of Spain to obtain additional information and provide the necessary consular assistance.” Romania has one of the largest immigrant communities in Spain. The Romanian Embassy also conveyed its “deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the train accident and to the Spanish people.” “We wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” it added. The Embassy of the Czech Republic also expressed its solidarity with those affected by the train accident and conveyed its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. "The Czech people join the Spanish people in sharing their sorrow and offering their support," it added. For its part, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its condolences to the families of the victims and clarified that there was no information indicating that any Poles were among the injured. The President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, expressed his deep sorrow at the news of the tragic train accident in southern Spain and conveyed his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. "My thoughts are with the injured and the Spanish people who are in mourning today." Similarly, the Austrian Foreign Minister, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, expressed her deep sadness at the tragic train accident in Spain. “Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all the emergency teams on the scene,” she added. <h5><strong>UK and Gibraltar</strong></h5> Outside the EU but within Europe, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed her solidarity with “all those affected by this terrible accident and with the Spanish people at this very distressing time.” “Thank you to the Spanish emergency services who have been responding throughout the night,” she added. For its part, the Government of Gibraltar expressed its “deepest condolences” for the tragedy and noted that “the affected railway line is frequently used by Gibraltarians and residents of Gibraltar,” although, at present, there is “no indication that any Gibraltarians or residents of Gibraltar were involved in the accident.” Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has also personally written to Pedro Sánchez and other Spanish authorities to convey his “deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and to all those affected by this tragic accident.” “At this time of profound sorrow, Gibraltar stands in solidarity with the people of Spain,” he added.
