Politics
Rajoy says that the terrorism will not subdue democracy
Added that we are all together
He also announced the convening of the National Security Council and, as soon as possible, the members of the State Pact against jihadist terrorism. Rajoy said in his statement that "today we are all struck by the brutal bombings of Paris." As pointed out "there is no cause that justifies the atrocities of yesterday or no belief that to protect. We are not facing a war of religions, but rather a struggle between civilization and barbarism."
Rajoy has said that "we are all together in this fight and we will win. We can hurt, as they have done yesterday, but are not going to win" because "never going to get us to give up our freedom, our rights and our way of life." He added that "the violence and injustice will fail to subdue our common democratic convictions." The Spanish President reported that the attacks know nothing spoke with French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, who conveyed the support and solidarity of Spain, and that will midmorning with the President of France, Francois Hollande.
He also held talks, as has been revealed, with the leaders of the main political parties and in particular with the Socialist leader, Pedro Sanchez - who signed earlier this year a State Pact against terrorism jihadist -, with Pablo Iglesias, with Albert Rivera and next will do with Ignacio Fernandez Toxo and Rosa DÃez. According to Rajoy, "the unity and cooperation of the Democrats is the only way to successfully tackle the terrorist threat" that is going to convene the ICCPR against jihadist terrorism. The ppanish president has also called this Saturday the National Security Council to discuss the situation following the attacks of Paris.
Minister of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation of Spanish citizens who are in Paris for if anyone was affected by the attacks. So far there is only news of a Spanish citizen wounded, said the president. As announced in its appearance, the Prime Minister has spoken to the President of France, Francois Hollande, at 12 am. Mariano Rajoy has offered all the solidarity and cooperation of the Government and the Spanish people, and he reiterated that "we will fight alongside them against terrorism, our common enemy." The CNI, the Spanish Police and Prosecution are already in talks with their French counterparts to act in concert.
Prior to his conversation with Hollande and as announced, the Prime Minister chaired the meeting in La Moncloa National Security Council to discuss the situation and assess the appropriateness of reinforcing safety measures. Meanwhile, following the instructions of the chief executive, the Ministry of Interior has summoned an emergency meeting with members of the Monitoring Committee of the State Pact against jihadist terrorism.
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