ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday strongly denounced the cowardly attack on Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
The premier took to X to condemn the attack on his Danish counterpart.
In his post, he said that there is no place for violence in politics and extended his heartfelt wishes for Prime Minister Frederiksen’s speedy recovery.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked in a street in Copenhagen that caused a minor whiplash injury.
Although she was taken to a hospital for a check-up and declared safe, her office confirmed that she was visibly shaken by the incident, prompting the cancellation of her Saturday schedule.
French President Emmanuel Macron along with other European leaders condemned the attack, terming it “unacceptable” and wishing Frederiksen a swift recovery. The attacker, identified as a 39-year-old man, is set to be questioned by the Copenhagen district court to determine potential remand in custody.
Eyewitnesses recounted the incident to newspaper BT, describing how the attacker forcefully pushed Frederiksen, causing her to stagger but not fall completely. The assailant was immediately apprehended by persons in suits before he could flee the scene.
The assault on Frederiksen prompted strong condemnation from EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, who characterized it as a “despicable act” antithetical to European values.
Frederiksen, who became Denmark’s youngest prime minister in 2019 and retained her position following the 2022 general election, is the latest in a series of politicians targeted in attacks across Europe. The incident comes amidst heightened political tensions ahead of the EU elections, with Danes preparing to cast their votes on Sunday.
Just weeks ago, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico narrowly survived an assassination attempt, enduring multiple gunshot wounds as he greeted supporters after a government meeting. Despite his injuries, Fico has been vocal in advocating for peace initiatives over military escalation.
I strongly condemn the cowardly attack on Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. There is no place for violence in politics. My heartfelt best wishes for her speedy recovery.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 8, 2024
