Flags to fly at half-staff in Denmark on February 16 and statement by Queen Margrethe

Flags to fly at half-staff following the attack in Copenhagen – 

To commemorate the victims of the attack in Copenhagen, it has been decided that on Monday, February 16, 2015, flags will fly at half-staff on all Danish government buildings and government vessels. Danish Justice Minister Mette Frederiksen says: “February 14 and 15, 2015 are days we will never forget. To commemorate the victims and show respect for the wounded officers, the government has decided that Monday, February 16, 2015, the flags must fly at half-staff. At the same time it is an indication that we are united in our Democracy, our values and our community. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go to those who have been affected by the cowardly attack and their relatives. We shall each day, today, tomorrow and in the future, fight for the free and open society. We must use our freedom of speech and our Democratic rights. We must not allow ourselves to break. ”

Statement by Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

In connection with the weekend’s events in Copenhagen, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has issued the following statement:  “It is with sadness that I learn the extent of the past days’ events. My thoughts are with the slain filmmaker and the young guard from the Jewish community, which became the target of the perpetrator’s actions. I send my deepest condolences to the relatives and the injured policemen. I want to thank the police and the authorities for their prompt and effective action. It is important that we in such a serious situation stand together and uphold the values on which Denmark is founded. ”

Additional Statement by Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt concerning the shooting incidents in Copenhagen

Following the events of the night, Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt said: “It’s a very sad morning when we all think of the victims and their relatives. Two innocent people have lost their lives as a result of a cynical act of terror against Denmark. The day and through the night, the police have acted quickly and determinedly to ensure the safety of the citizens. I am happy and relieved that the police have disarmed the alleged perpetrator behind the two shootings. I will continue to encourage everyone to follow police instructions and be vigilant. I would like to express my deepest respect for the police and other authorities’ efforts. This applies especially to the wounded officers and their colleagues who selflessly put themselves in direct danger to protect us. The government is closely monitoring developments. No one should get away with attacking the open, free and Democratic Danish society. ”

STORY IN DANISH:

Flagning på halv stang i anledning af angrebet i København

For at mindes ofrene for angrebet i København er det besluttet, at der mandag den 16. februar 2015 flages på halv stang fra samtlige statsbygninger og statsskibe. Justitsminister Mette Frederiksen siger: ”Den 14. og 15. februar 2015 er dage, vi aldrig glemmer. For at mindes ofrene og vise respekt for de sårede betjente har regeringen besluttet, at der mandag den 16. februar 2015 skal flages på halv stang. Samtidig er det en markering af, at vi står sammen om vores demokrati, vores værdier og vores fællesskab. Vores tanker og dybeste medfølelse går til dem, der er blevet ramt af det feje angreb, og deres pårørende. Vi skal hver især både i dag, i morgen og fremover kæmpe for det frie og åbne samfund. Vi skal bruge vores ytringsfrihed og vores demokratiske rettigheder. Vi skal ikke lade os knægte.”

I forbindelse med weekendens begivenheder udtaler H.M. Dronningen:

“Det er med sorg, jeg erfarer omfanget af det seneste døgns begivenheder. Mine tanker går til den dræbte filminstruktør og den unge vagtmand fra det jødiske samfund, som blev mål for gerningsmandens handlinger. Jeg sender min dybeste medfølelse til de pårørende og til de sårede politifolk.

Jeg ønsker at rette en tak til politiet og myndighederne for deres hurtige og effektive indsats.

Det er vigtigt, at vi i en så alvorlig situation står sammen og værner om de værdier som Danmark bygger på.”

Udtalelse fra statsminister Helle Thorning-Schmidt vedr. skudepisoderne i København

På baggrund af hændelserne i nat udtaler statsminister Helle Thorning-Schmidt:

“Det er en uendelig trist morgen, hvor vi alle tænker på ofrene og deres pårørende. To uskyldige mennesker har mistet livet som følge af en kynisk terrorhandling mod Danmark.

Dagen og natten igennem har politiet handlet hurtigt og målrettet for at sikre borgerne. Jeg er glad og lettet over, at politiet har uskadeliggjort den formodede gerningsmand bag de to skyderier. Jeg vil fortsat opfordre alle til at følge politiets anvisninger og være årvågne. 

Jeg vil gerne udtrykke min dybeste respekt for politiets og andre myndigheders store indsats. Det gælder ikke mindst de sårede betjente og deres kollegaer, der uselvisk har bragt sig i direkte fare for at beskytte os andre.

Regeringen følger udviklingen nøje. Ingen skal slippe af sted med at angribe det åbne, frie og demokratiske danske samfund.”

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