EU Knowledge Hub Update | September 2025 - Migration and Home Affairs

Welcome to the latest edition of the EU Knowledge Hub newsletter!

This quarter began with a training for newcomers in Warsaw and the third Research Committee meeting in Brussels, followed by advanced trainings on anti-system extremism and artificial intelligence in P/CVE. Thematic Panels are also entering their third round, with many conclusion papers now available online.

Looking ahead, three Policy and Practice Joint Events will focus on Minors, Victims of Terrorism, and Conspiracy Narratives, as key opportunities for dialogue and exchange. In this issue, we feature Rositsa Dzhekova’s perspective on disinformation and online harms, explore misogyny as a driver of radicalisation, and examine the role of the state in fuelling or preventing extremism in the Western Balkans. We share new reflections on evidence-based practice in P/CVE, an urgent look at the resurgence of antisemitism in Europe, and the latest findings from the PAVE project.

Finally, don’t miss our resources section, where we highlight the EU TE-SAT report, and updates from the Thematic Panels on ideologies and conspiracy narratives.

Thank you for joining our community dedicated to preventing radicalisation and fostering a safer, more resilient Europe!

Highlights of the Hub's Latest Activities

This autumn, the EU Knowledge Hub is rolling out a rich programme of activities across Europe and online. From trainings to thematic panels and joint events, the coming weeks will offer new opportunities to connect, share expertise, and strengthen prevention efforts together.

We invite you to share inspiring practices, projects, and initiatives with the EUKH community. Your feedback on our work and products is equally valuable. Together, we can strengthen prevention efforts.

Portrait

Safeguarding democracy online: insights from Rositsa Dzhekova

With 15 years of experience bridging research, policy, and practice, Rositsa Dzhekova brings a unique perspective on how disinformation, extremism, and foreign interference converge online. She highlights the urgency of whole-of-society prevention, the risks of over-securitisation, and how AI and digital forensics can be harnessed to build resilience and protect democracy.

News from the EU Expert Voices

A rule, not an exception: Misogyny and violent extremism

Extremist groups often thrive on toxic ideas of masculinity and male supremacy, from incels to jihadists. Misogyny isn’t just a side issue: it connects everyday violence with radicalisation. To prevent extremism effectively, it’s needed to see gender as central and link P/CVE efforts with domestic violence prevention.

Radicalisation and Religion in Western Balkans: A New Approach Needed

In the Western Balkans, state actors can fuel radicalisation instead of preventing it. New research reveals how unresolved ethnic conflicts, failed reconciliation, and politicised nationalism shape unique extremist threats, calling for prevention strategies rooted in peacebuilding, transitional justice, and a deeper understanding of the state’s complex role.

Strengthening Evidence-Based Practice in P/CVE

Evidence-based practice is reshaping P/CVE, combining research, professional judgment, and community needs. From systematic reviews to new evaluation tools, progress is clear, but challenges remain. The EUKH plays a key role in strengthening research-practice dialogue and advancing more effective, research-informed prevention strategies.

Projects in the Field

PAVE Project: Understanding Drivers and Resilience in Extremism

The PAVE project reveals how unresolved conflicts, failed reconciliation, and fragile institutions fuel radicalisation in the Western Balkans and MENA. Its findings, synthesis paper, and new book highlight how state, religious, and civil society actors can both foster vulnerability and strengthen resilience against violent extremism.

Resources

Stay Updated on Upcoming Events

Check our always-updated online calendar to follow all upcoming events and initiatives.

European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend report 2025 (EU TE-SAT), June 2024

The EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE-SAT) offers an annual overview of terrorist activity across Member States. It presents data on attacks, arrests, and convictions, while analysing jihadist, right-wing, left-wing, anarchist, ethno-nationalist, and other forms of terrorism to inform policymakers, practitioners, and the public.

Factsheet 1 - How and why are Minors and Youth Attracted by Extremist Ideologies?

The inaugural meeting of the EUKH Thematic Panel on Ideologies & Conspiracy Narratives in Brussels tackled the growing challenge of youth radicalisation. Experts examined how extremist groups exploit young people through digital strategies and issued recommendations for more effective, multi-faceted prevention.

Factsheet 2 - The Nexus between Organised Crime and Extremism

At its second meeting in Aalborg, the EUKH Thematic Panel on Ideologies & Conspiracy Narratives explored the “crime-terror nexus.” Experts examined how extremist and criminal networks overlap, reinforcing each other through ideology, violence, and profit, and outlined recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers.

Are you an expert? Update your profile!

When registering to the Expert Database, you could opt in to receive the newsletter. If you did not select the newsletter option in that phase, you can update your preferences and subscribe here:

Contact Us

Stay in the Loop

Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest updates and resources from the Hub. Be part of our community working to prevent radicalisation and strengthen resilience across Europe.

Discover More on our Website

Visit our website for in-depth resources, latest updates, and expert insights on P/CVE initiatives.

Interested in Staying Updated on the EU Knowledge Hub’s Activities?

Join the conversation! Follow EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation for expert insights, practical resources, and the latest updates on building safer, resilient communities across Europe.