EU Directive on Combating Terrorism

Summary

A proposal to strengthen EU counter-terrorism efforts by harmonizing criminal laws, addressing digital threats, and improving victim support.
10 31.03.2017
Other
justice
criminal law
human rights
public safety
international relations
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • Modernization of terrorist offence definitions to include online recruitment and propaganda.
  • Criminalization of traveling abroad for the purpose of participating in terrorist activities.
  • Addressing cyber-attacks and attacks against information systems as terrorist acts.
  • Strengthening measures to combat terrorist financing and its connection to organized crime.
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