Page contentsPage contents Welcome to the latest edition of the EU Knowledge Hub newsletter! This issue highlights key developments and insights from across Europe’s radicalisation prevention landscape. We reflect on the outcomes of the recent Town Hall meeting, where experts helped shape the next EU Agenda on Preventing and Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism. Highlights also include a Study Visit in Paris on tackling antisemitism and radicalisation in France, and the EUKH Research Committee’s work to define future research priorities. This edition continues by exploring how sport can fuel or prevent radicalisation, the risks older adults face from online misinformation, youth vulnerability in the digital age, and how jihadist groups are using encrypted apps and AI. Finally, explore how the SMIDGE project is addressing radicalisation among middle-aged internet users, discover the new online pages for our seven Thematic Panels, and check out our new Welcome Package, offering a comprehensive introduction to the EU Knowledge Hub. Thank you for joining our community dedicated to preventing radicalisation and fostering a safer, more resilient Europe! Highlights of the Hub's Latest Activities Reflecting on the Town Hall: Shaping the EU Agenda on Preventing and Countering Terrorism and Violent ExtremismOn 14 May, the Town Hall meeting brought together key actors to advise on the next EU Agenda on preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism, that will shape future EU-level prevention efforts.Read more Insights from Study Visit to Paris: Combating Antisemitism Through Education and PreventionFrance is tackling rising antisemitism and radicalisation through education, law enforcement training, and cultural engagement. This Study Visit in Paris gathered EU experts to examine French innovative practices and institutional responses, highlighting the urgent need for collective and educational preventive action in safeguarding democratic values and preventing radicalisation.Read more Research Committee Advances EUKH Research Agenda in Second MeetingThe EUKH Research Committee met to shape its research agenda, discuss survey findings, and prepare the Town Hall.Read more News from the EU Expert Voices The Playing Field of Extremism: Sport's Dual Role in Radicalisation and PreventionSport can both fuel and fight radicalisation. Extremist groups exploit football, combat sports, and digital fandoms to recruit and spread ideology. Meanwhile the EU and Member States are harnessing the power of sports for prevention. This dual reality demands coordinated strategies that balance security with inclusion and intercultural exchange.Read more Digital Deception: The Role of Social Media in Radicalising Middle-Aged and Older UsersOlder adults are increasingly exposed to misinformation on social media, making them vulnerable to radicalisation. Lacking digital literacy, they often spread fake news within families, influencing younger generations. This dynamic fuels distrust, polarisation, and extremism. Addressing it requires targeted education, intergenerational dialogue, and accountability from social platforms.Read more Preventing Youth Radicalisation: The Need for Contextual, Multi-Level StrategiesYouth radicalisation is evolving – from early Daesh recruits to today’s hybrid threats and online grooming. As young people become key targets, schools and communities must lead prevention efforts. How can practical, long-term strategies to build resilience and support youth across all levels of society be offered?Read more From the Screen to Extremism: Technology at the Service of Jihadist RadicalisationJihadist radicalisation is evolving rapidly in the digital era, with online platforms, encrypted messaging, and AI becoming central tools for recruitment, propaganda, and attack coordination. From deepfakes to anonymised browsing and cryptocurrencies, terrorist groups are adapting swiftly to new technologies.Read more Projects in the Field SMIDGE Project Marks Two Years Tackling Online Extremism Among Middle-Aged AdultsThe SMIDGE project shines a spotlight on how middle-aged adults (45–65) engage with extremist narratives online. Through a dynamic database, cutting-edge research, and upcoming educational tools, the project aims to counter digital radicalisation and build a safer, more informed online space for this often-overlooked demographic.Read more Resources Now Online: EU Knowledge Hub Thematic Panel PagesFollowing the successful launch of the seven Thematic Panels, we are pleased to introduce the new dedicated Thematic Panel pages on our EU Knowledge Hub website.The Thematic Panels serve as a collaborative platform for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers committed to preventing radicalisation and violent extremism across Europe. They facilitate the exchange of ideas, the sharing of knowledge and experiences, and the development of practical policy recommendations for Member States. Each of the seven Thematic Panels focuses on topics that reflect the EU’s prevention priorities, as agreed with Member States every two years. Currently featuring descriptions of the Thematic Panels’ work, their objectives and core challenges, the pages will be further expanded as the work of the panels progresses. Several conclusion papers from the first round of Thematic Panels are already available on their respective pages. Each page will feature the key learnings and recommendations from its Panel as papers are published.Discover more!Read more New to the EU Knowledge Hub?Explore our Welcome Package for a quick and comprehensive introduction to the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation.Explore our Welcome Package for a quick and comprehensive introduction to the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation. Inside, you’ll find two short presentations: One outlines the Hub’s key features, activities, and how you can get involved. The other highlights our strategic priorities in tackling radicalisation across Europe. Ready to go further? Dive into our library of learning resources, with access to research reports, webinars, podcasts, and expert insights: all designed to support your professional development and enhance your prevention efforts. Read more Stay in the LoopSign 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.More Discover More on our WebsiteVisit our website for in-depth resources, latest updates, and expert insights on P/CVE initiatives.More 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. Social mediaLinkedInXYouTubeFaceBookOther social networks
Reflecting on the Town Hall: Shaping the EU Agenda on Preventing and Countering Terrorism and Violent ExtremismOn 14 May, the Town Hall meeting brought together key actors to advise on the next EU Agenda on preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism, that will shape future EU-level prevention efforts.Read more
Insights from Study Visit to Paris: Combating Antisemitism Through Education and PreventionFrance is tackling rising antisemitism and radicalisation through education, law enforcement training, and cultural engagement. This Study Visit in Paris gathered EU experts to examine French innovative practices and institutional responses, highlighting the urgent need for collective and educational preventive action in safeguarding democratic values and preventing radicalisation.Read more
Research Committee Advances EUKH Research Agenda in Second MeetingThe EUKH Research Committee met to shape its research agenda, discuss survey findings, and prepare the Town Hall.Read more
The Playing Field of Extremism: Sport's Dual Role in Radicalisation and PreventionSport can both fuel and fight radicalisation. Extremist groups exploit football, combat sports, and digital fandoms to recruit and spread ideology. Meanwhile the EU and Member States are harnessing the power of sports for prevention. This dual reality demands coordinated strategies that balance security with inclusion and intercultural exchange.Read more
Digital Deception: The Role of Social Media in Radicalising Middle-Aged and Older UsersOlder adults are increasingly exposed to misinformation on social media, making them vulnerable to radicalisation. Lacking digital literacy, they often spread fake news within families, influencing younger generations. This dynamic fuels distrust, polarisation, and extremism. Addressing it requires targeted education, intergenerational dialogue, and accountability from social platforms.Read more
Preventing Youth Radicalisation: The Need for Contextual, Multi-Level StrategiesYouth radicalisation is evolving – from early Daesh recruits to today’s hybrid threats and online grooming. As young people become key targets, schools and communities must lead prevention efforts. How can practical, long-term strategies to build resilience and support youth across all levels of society be offered?Read more
From the Screen to Extremism: Technology at the Service of Jihadist RadicalisationJihadist radicalisation is evolving rapidly in the digital era, with online platforms, encrypted messaging, and AI becoming central tools for recruitment, propaganda, and attack coordination. From deepfakes to anonymised browsing and cryptocurrencies, terrorist groups are adapting swiftly to new technologies.Read more
SMIDGE Project Marks Two Years Tackling Online Extremism Among Middle-Aged AdultsThe SMIDGE project shines a spotlight on how middle-aged adults (45–65) engage with extremist narratives online. Through a dynamic database, cutting-edge research, and upcoming educational tools, the project aims to counter digital radicalisation and build a safer, more informed online space for this often-overlooked demographic.Read more
Now Online: EU Knowledge Hub Thematic Panel PagesFollowing the successful launch of the seven Thematic Panels, we are pleased to introduce the new dedicated Thematic Panel pages on our EU Knowledge Hub website.The Thematic Panels serve as a collaborative platform for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers committed to preventing radicalisation and violent extremism across Europe. They facilitate the exchange of ideas, the sharing of knowledge and experiences, and the development of practical policy recommendations for Member States. Each of the seven Thematic Panels focuses on topics that reflect the EU’s prevention priorities, as agreed with Member States every two years. Currently featuring descriptions of the Thematic Panels’ work, their objectives and core challenges, the pages will be further expanded as the work of the panels progresses. Several conclusion papers from the first round of Thematic Panels are already available on their respective pages. Each page will feature the key learnings and recommendations from its Panel as papers are published.Discover more!Read more
New to the EU Knowledge Hub?Explore our Welcome Package for a quick and comprehensive introduction to the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation.Explore our Welcome Package for a quick and comprehensive introduction to the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation. Inside, you’ll find two short presentations: One outlines the Hub’s key features, activities, and how you can get involved. The other highlights our strategic priorities in tackling radicalisation across Europe. Ready to go further? Dive into our library of learning resources, with access to research reports, webinars, podcasts, and expert insights: all designed to support your professional development and enhance your prevention efforts. Read more
Stay in the LoopSign 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.More
Discover More on our WebsiteVisit our website for in-depth resources, latest updates, and expert insights on P/CVE initiatives.More
