The Presidency of the European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the targeted attacks on two buses in Lebanon which today claimed several lives and left many injured. It offers its heartfelt condolences to the victims' families and good wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured.
On the eve of the second anniversary of the assassination of the former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, the Presidency of the European Union calls upon all sides in Lebanon to take a determined stand against violence and to do everything they can to prevent the situation from escalating. The political crisis in Lebanon can only be resolved through dialogue while ensuring that democratic processes are observed and the country's democratically legitimated institutions are respected.
