"A wonderful person, great democrat and champion of the multilateral world order has passed away.
I mourn with his family, his friends and all the people of Japan.
This brutal and cowardly murder of @AbeShinzo@twitter.com shocks the whole world."
- President @vonderleyen@twitter.com, 8 July 2022
@EU_Commission Wasn't Abe embroiled in multiple scandals, from war-crimes denial, Moritomo Gakuen corruption/scandal, his refusal to admit refugees, etc
I understand the condolences to family & friends, but calling him a wonderful champion of multilateral world, is a bit stretch.