President Duda sends condolences to the French

In the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, tweeted briefly after midnight on November 14: "Sadness, grief and anger. Condolences to the French, especially the families who lost loved ones. We are with you in thoughts, grief and prayer.” On Saturday morning, President Duda sent his condolences to President Francois Hollande, condemning the barbaric attacks that hit the "very heart of European civilization" and promised assistance. Foreign Minister Grzegorz Schetyna, acting Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz and Beata Szydło, who was nominated Poland's Prime Minister on Friday also condemned the attacks and expressed their solidarity. Poland's landmark buildings, including the Palace of Culture, were illuminated in the colors of the French flag.