Belgium has today been rocked as a serious of explosions occurred in Brussels, home of the European Parliament. The explosions happened on the Metro system, and at Brussels Airport.

Green MEPs, leaders, and parties have reacted throughout the day across social media:

Sian: We need intelligence-led policing, not surveillance of peaceful protesters and we need more focus on prevention. #LBCdebate #Brussels — Sian Berry (@sianberry) 22 March 2016

The Party Leaders Meeting scheduled in Brussels today has been cancelled following the explosions. More info: https://t.co/b40V2iNbHR — European Greens (@europeangreens) 22 March 2016

Terrible events in #Brussels – can feel the shock and sadness here. Condolences to all affected — Jean Lambert MEP (@GreenJeanMEP) 22 March 2016

Sympathy and best wishes to all affected by the hideous attacks on Brussels Metro & airport this morning. — Natalie Bennett (@natalieben) 22 March 2016

We share our sympathies with the families & friends of those killed in #BrusselsAttacks https://t.co/tWcGlNhSZA pic.twitter.com/SQtvHlfWbA — European Greens (@europeangreens) 22 March 2016

Terrible tragic news from Brussels. Our thoughts and prayers go to victims, families, the nation. #EU #BXL #GPC — Elizabeth May (@ElizabethMay) 22 March 2016

Our thoughts are with all those affected by the senseless attacks in Brussels. We must defend our values, whilst confronting this terrorism — Philippe Lamberts (@ph_lamberts) 22 March 2016

My thoughts are with those affected by the awful attacks here in #Brussels this morn. Brits worried abt family & friends call 020 7008 1500. — Keith Taylor MEP (@GreenKeithMEP) 22 March 2016

In the Dáil, @EamonRyan extends his sympathy to the McGrotty family, and to those affected by the #Brussels incidents today. — Green Party Ireland (@greenparty_ie) 22 March 2016

FYEG office staff in #Brussels is safe. Thoughts and solidarity with those here and around the world for whom this is not the case. — FYEG (@FYEG) 22 March 2016

This is a sombre start to our weekly round-up of Green opinions on social media. The Bright Green team wish to express our sympathy and solidarity with all those involved in the attacks in Brussels.

[This article was edited 12:15GMT 23/03/16 to change the image, following concerns that some readers may find the previous image upsetting]