European countries show rising youth crime, with varied responses from stricter laws to social concerns.
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Juvenile crime is becoming a social emergency across several European countries, with varying trends and responses. In Italy, reported cases involving minors increased by 11% compared to pre-pandemic levels, with violent offenses like robberies rising significantly; new restrictive measures have been introduced, including the Prefect’s warning for certain minor offenses. France shows a long-term decrease in minors accused of crimes, but issues persist in disadvantaged suburbs, leading to discussions about stricter penalties, even for parents. Bulgaria reports stable crime statistics, though theft is the most common offense among minors, and under 18s are not fully criminally responsible. Greece sees daily media focus on youth violence, with a qualitative increase in the brutality of offenses despite stagnant quantitative data since 2014, alongside a rise in cyberbullying. Spain has seen an increase in convictions for minors, particularly for sexual offenses, while experts attribute the social problem to broader issues like lack of opportunities and family breakdown.
