The European Union Agency for Cooperation in the field of law enforcement has published & quot; Europol & quot; Its annual report on the state of terrorism and its trends in the European Union for the year 2024. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of terrorism in Europe, highlighting the complex and increasing threats facing European security. The report indicated that geopolitical developments, such as the conflict in the Middle East, contributed to the extremism, especially among young people who have become more involved in terrorist activities. The report also dealt with the exploitation of terrorist organizations of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to enhance recruitment and propaganda. The most deadly. In 2023, the Federation recorded 120 terrorist attacks and 426 terrorist detention cases, with anxiety increasingly targeting young groups. Stressing that adaptation to rapid transformations in the nature of terrorism is the best way to enhance Europe’s security and stability. For its part, the Observatory recommends the necessity of developing artificial intelligence systems to monitor suspicious activities on the Internet with more efficiency, in addition to enhancing cooperation between intelligence services in the European Union countries to quickly and accurately exchange information.
The observatory also stresses the importance of launching awareness and educational programs Various segments of society, especially youth groups, aim to prevent extremism and intellectual polarization. With the importance of monitoring prisons that include extremist elements to reduce the spread of extremist ideologies within them, as these prisons are fertile environments to spread these ideas. Update laws to combat terrorism to include increasing cyber crimes. The Observatory also recommends the creation of laws regulating the use of the Internet and social media platforms that are sometimes exploited in spreading extremist propaganda. Supporting all regional and global efforts aims to combat terrorism and limit the spread of extremist thought. However, enhancing joint efforts between modern technology, prevention programs, effective legislation, and international cooperation can significantly reduce its risk. Rapid adaptation to the nature of changing threats remains the only way to ensure the stability and security of the region in the near future.
