Estimated costs of EU counterterrorism measures

This research note presents an assessment of the estimated costs incurred by the EU on Counter Terrorism (CT) measures and CT related costs borne by the private sector. Information on CT spending is scarce. This study is a first attempt to estimate these costs. The researchers assess that EU CT related spending increased from €5,7 million in 2002 to €93,5 million in 2009. Information on costs of CT measures borne by the private sector is even more scarce and has therefore been excluded from the total amount.

• Primary Source

European Parliament: DG Internal Policies: Estimated costs of EU counterterrorism measures: Summary http://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/studiesdownload.html?languageDocument=EN&file=36822

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