1. Homegrown Terrorism in Europe: Threats and Responses.
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White, Andrew
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DOMESTIC terrorism , *WAR , *VICTIMS of terrorism , *TERRORISM , *TERRORIST organizations - Abstract
The article discusses the rising threat of homegrown terrorism in Europe and the measures being taken to address it. The European Council has adopted a Counter-Terrorism Strategy for 2023-2027, which aims to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts by addressing the root causes of terrorism and enhancing preventive, repressive, and protection capacities. The strategy includes 24 actions, such as developing legal standards and guidelines, combating online radicalization, and prosecuting terrorist offenses. The article also mentions the EU's Response to Terrorism document, which identifies terrorism as a top priority and highlights the need for cross-border cooperation. Additionally, the ATLAS Network conducts training exercises for special intervention units to prepare them for various scenarios. European nations are solidifying their homeland security strategies, and the ATLAS Network provides support and coordination for law enforcement units across member states. The article also mentions the threat of jihadist groups in the Sahel region and NATO's efforts to combat terrorism through awareness, capabilities, and engagement. The text discusses the efforts of NATO and the EU in combating terrorism and coordinating counter-terrorism support. Both organizations recognize terrorism as a direct threat to international peace and prosperity and work together to tackle it. The text also emphasizes the importance of civil resilience in limiting the impact of malicious activities and strengthening society's ability to respond to terrorist attacks. European nations have supported various counter-terrorism operations, such as the CSOJTF-L in the Middle East and the French-led CJSOTF Takuba in the Sahel region. Additionally, the [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024