EU foreign policy chief says Europe needs Islam to fight terrorism

The European Union foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, stressed that Islam is part of Europe in the fight against terrorism, Anadolu news agency reported.

“We need Islam to be a part of our fight against terrorism, and we need to hear the voice of Muslim communities in Europe, more so in the face of terrorism” Mogherini said Thursday, commenting on the Brussels attacks.

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Remarking on the bombings suspects, the European Commissioner stressed that “these terrorists are European citizens, who were born in Europe”.

Mogherini added that the EU member states share all information related to terrorism on a regular basis and without delay.