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EU Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has spoken out following tonight’s shooting.

Posting on X, she said her thoughts were with the families of those affected while offering support to the Belgian police.

She wrote: “Tonight, my thoughts are with the families of the two victims of the despicable attack in Brussels.

“I extend my heartfelt support to the Belgian police, so they swiftly apprehend the suspect.

“Together, we stand united against terror.”

In a follow-up post, she joined the Belgian government in expressing her sympathies to Sweden’s PM.

She said: “I want to convey my deep sympathy to @SwedishPM Kristersson and the Swedish people who have lost two of their countrymen this evening in the cowardly attack in Brussels.

“Our thoughts go out to you at this difficult time.”