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Document: Trends and dynamics in international right-wing extremism and terrorism

A document circulated in the Council of the EU in early July on the issue of international right-wing extremism and terrorism. The note says: "Transnational links between foreign VRWE groups are increasing, with the phenomenon of accelerationism posing the most concerning threat."
A document circulated in the Council of the EU in early July on the issue of international right-wing extremism and terrorism. The note says: "Transnational links between foreign VRWE groups are increasing, with the phenomenon of accelerationism posing the most concerning threat."

The note (pdf) concludes with recommendations:

Reduce the permissive online environment for VRWE content and interaction

Work on improving the understanding of the transnational cooperation and dynamics among VRWE groups and single actors through the EU Knowledge Hub

Take into account the ever-younger age of perpetrators in cooperation across services

Work towards a common understanding of the availability and imminent threat posed by 3D-printed weapons

Make greater use of the CP931 [Common Position 391] regime to designate [as terrorists] violent right-wing individuals, groups and entities

Maintain a close exchange of information with the European Parliament about the threats posed by VRWE

Enhance the information sharing bilaterally and multilaterally with like-minded third countries beyond Europe and North America

Maintain the existing informal fora – if necessary with alternative fundings and European leadership – while preserving the transatlantic cooperation on VRWE

Advocate for including a clear reference to violent right-wing extremism and terrorism in the text of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Maintain a strong joint EU position in international fora against the misuse of VRWE threats by third States for ulterior political purposes

Keep VRWE on the EU agenda of the Council with a view to updating the EU’s work strands on a regular basis

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