Related topic:Global and Geopolitical Factors and Undesirable Foreign InfluencesDescription:The report examines how terrorism and organised crime are increasingly interconnected, showing evidence that in Europe individuals involved in petty crime or criminal networks may become vulnerable to violent extremist recruitment. It outlines how these linkages go beyond co‑existence to mutual reinforcement, with both criminals and terrorists engaging in activities such as trafficking, smuggling and money‑making that undermine security.Link:Read the documentLanguage:English (available also in French and German)Date: 26.02.2026Proposed by:PPHSSource:CT Morse Counter-Terrorism Monitoring, Reporting and Support Mechanism, N/A
