Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/15/6218 (02.12.15) |
Publication Date | 02/12/2015 |
Content Type | News |
On 2 December 2015, the European Commission adopted a package of measures to step up the fight against terrorism and the illegal trafficking of firearms and explosives. The package included two main elements: + a proposal for a Directive on Terrorism, which will strengthen the EU's arsenal in preventing terrorist attacks by criminalising preparatory acts such as training and travel abroad for terrorist purposes as well as aiding or abetting, inciting and attempting terrorist acts + an Action Plan to step up the fight against criminals and terrorists accessing and using weapons and explosives through a reinforced control of illicit possession and import to the EU. This complements the measures which had been adopted on 18 November 2015. The terrorist attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015 showed once more that Europe needs to scale up its common response to terrorism and take concrete actions in the fight against terrorism and the illegal trafficking of firearms and explosives. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-6218_en.htm |
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Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs, Security and Defence |
Countries / Regions | Europe |