Amidst Complex Threats, How Can the EU Fight Terrorism More Effectively?

Summary:

The primary terrorist threat to Europe is jihadist terrorism, including the return of foreign fighters from the territories formerly controlled by ISIS and the radicalisation of vulnerable individuals or groups as a result of perceived Western failure to criticise Israel and its willingness to provide it with weapons and political support. The threat from right-wing lone actors, radicalised online, also remains significant. In the face of these threats, the EU’s existing counter-terrorism policy remains under-developed and in need of reform. This was highlighted by the 2015 Paris and the 2016 Brussels terror attacks, with terrorist cells able to operate across national borders and hide Europe’s most sought-after fugitive for several months.

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ESO Records

EPRS Briefings: March 2023: Understanding EU counter-terrorism policy https://www.europeansources.info/record/understanding-eu-counter-terrorism-policy-2/

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