EU Marks 20th , Anniversary of Deadly , Madrid Train Bombings.<br />On March 11, Spain's King Felipe VI spoke at a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of one of the deadliest extremist attacks in Europe's history.<br />Remembering, just like justice <br />and truth, is a commitment <br />that cities make to terror victims,<br />to restore and protect their dignity, Spain's King Felipe VI, via 'The Indpendent'.<br />This year's annual European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism was held in Madrid, marking a day of Europe-wide commemoration of terrorism victims.<br />King Felipe, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, <br />senior European officials, as well as survivors and <br />family members of victims were present at the event.<br />King Felipe, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, <br />senior European officials, as well as survivors and <br />family members of victims were present at the event.<br />The king said that victims of terror attacks remain <br />a constant reminder of the need to protect freedom <br />and the rule of law from the threat of extremism.<br />On March 11, 2004, commuter train <br />bombings by Islamic extremists in the <br />Spanish capital of Madrid killed 193 people.<br />You paid the price for <br />the hate aimed at our <br />values, our societies, <br />our democracies, Ylva Johansson, European home affairs commisioner, via 'The Independent'.<br />You are not alone, Ylva Johansson, European home affairs commisioner, via 'The Independent'.<br />While speaking at the event, Spanish Prime <br />Minister Pedro Sánchez compared the Madrid <br />attacks to other extremist attacks committed <br />in New York, London and Paris.<br />While speaking at the event, Spanish Prime <br />Minister Pedro Sánchez compared the Madrid <br />attacks to other extremist attacks committed <br />in New York, London and Paris.<br />Whoever witnessed that <br />extreme demonstration <br />of violence (in Madrid) <br />can never forget it, Pedro Sánchez, Spanish Prime Minister. via 'The Independent'
