European Commissioner warns of “real” jihadist threat in Olympic Games and Euro Cup

“We must do what we can to end this, we must protect our children and our societies,” he commented.

In parallel, he assured that “threats from abroad make us less safe inside.”

“Russia inspires and feeds far-right extremists here in the European Union, directly undermining our democracies,” he emphasized.

He added: “Russian-linked sabotage and destabilization, carried out by proxy jihadist terrorists, remains the biggest threat, with no signs of abating following the October 7 attacks and the Gaza war.”

Johansson warned that “the danger is increasing” and that it is necessary to increase efforts “to counter radicalization,” which is why he said that the Commission has promoted the knowledge center on prevention of radicalization.

The initiative, he noted, has built on the successes of the European Radicalization Awareness Network, to help professionals, policy makers and researchers “work together and support Member States with more targeted support.” and adapted.”

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