World leaders express solidarity with Poland after deadly Krakow shooting

World leaders from Europe and the United States have offered condolences and expressed solidarity with Poland after a mass shooting in central Krakow. Euronews and UA.NEWS both report that leaders from Germany, France, Italy, Ukraine, the Baltic states, the European Union, and the United States reacted to the tragedy. Officials stressed that Poland does not stand alone, while offering sympathy to the victims and firmly condemning all forms of violence. [1][2][3]

The shooting took place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, on Krakow's Main Market Square. According to UA.NEWS, citing RMF24, an armed man travelling by car opened fire on random passers-by. UA.NEWS reported that five people were killed and more than a dozen others were injured, whereas El Constitucional reported that six people died in the attack. [3][4]

Among the officials offering condolences were Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, and United States Ambassador to Poland Tom Rose, according to UA.NEWS. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also expressed his condolences, El Constitucional reported. Euronews reported that German officials stated Germany stands by Poland as a friend and partner. [1][3][4]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, a 25-year-old gunman opened fire in the historic square shortly before 3 p.m. Police later discovered the bodies of the suspect's father, mother, and sister at his home, bringing the total death toll to nine, with 16 people injured. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared the shooting an act of terrorism, and Poland established two days of national mourning. [8][9]