Defence
EU presidents express grief over plane crash in Ukraine
Commenting on the crash of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in Ukrainian territory, European Parliament President Martin Schulz said: “I was shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic crash of the Malaysian airliner which led to the death of so many people.
"I send my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the national authorities of the affected countries.
The circumstances which led to this crash must be thoroughly investigated and responsibility for this tragedy established. The European Union and its Member States must offer all the necessary expertise to Ukrainian and international authorities to complete the investigation.
Joint statement by the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, and the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, on the crash of the Malaysian airliner in Ukraine:
"We are shocked by the crash of the Malaysian airliner in Ukraine and the tragic loss of so many lives. Citizens from many nationalities including from the European Union have been killed.
"On behalf of the European Union, we wish to convey our deepest condolences to the Prime Ministers of the Netherlands, Malaysia, to the governments of all other affected nations, and to the families of the victims.
"We call for an immediate and thorough investigation into the causes of the crash. The facts and responsibilities need to be established as quickly as possible. The European Union will continue to follow this issue very closely."
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