Community Engagement to Prevent Radicalization in the EU

According to the EU’s legal framework, the role of communities in preventing and countering violent extremism has always been pivotal for European Institutions. In this case, the first question to be answered is: Is there a real and effective involvement of the affected communities in the prevention of radicalization, led by the national and regional authorities in the EU’s scope?

A first look at the different plans and actions of the Member States regarding the prevention of radicalization, shows that if in most national legal texts there is a mention of the necessary collaboration with affected communities, their involvement in the design and implementation of the radicalization prevention policies are scarce.

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