Spotlight on The Year in Review 2023

In 2023, the violent extremist threat has continued to evolve. This year has seen a number of major socio- and geo-political events which have had a polarising impact upon communities right across the EU, such as the cost of living crisis, the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. These events have enabled violent extremists to find new ways to remain relevant and appeal to their audiences, while the introduction and adoption of new digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), have given new opportunities for violent extremists to reach, engage, radicalise and recruit vulnerable individuals online.

In the face of these challenges, RAN Practitioners has continued to connect frontline practitioners, from all corners of the EU, from many different fields of work, to come together to share knowledge, experiences and ideas about how best to prevent and counter violent extremism (P/CVE). Through Working Group meetings, cross-cutting events, study visits, webinars and a series of papers, products and publications, RAN and its network of practitioners have been able to generate new insights which have informed the development of new practices and the delivery of new interventions.