Terrorism incidents decreased in 2024, but radicalization among youth is rising across Europe.
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In 2024, 14 EU member states reported approximately 58 terrorist attacks, with Italy and France recording the most incidents. Jihadist terrorism accounted for nearly half of these attacks, resulting in the most casualties. Most incidents occurred in cities. In 2024, 449 individuals were arrested across 20 EU countries for terrorism, an increase from previous years, with Spain, France, Italy, and Germany leading the arrests. The number of young people joining extremist groups is rising, with nearly a third of those arrested being aged 12-20, often linked to jihadist terrorism, with radicalization frequently occurring independently online. A potential terrorist attack was thwarted in Viterbo, Italy, when police intercepted two Turkish nationals with weapons. In Lithuania, the threat of terrorism is considered low, though the risk from radicalized women remains relevant, and the State Security Department monitors foreign nationals. The EU is strengthening its fight against terrorism through increased cooperation, measures to restrict weapons and financing, and efforts to remove extremist content online, supported by coordinated strategies and enhanced information sharing among member states.
