Islamist radicalisation in the EU and its Bulgarian dimensions. Policies and measures for prevention and counteraction Cover Image

Ислямистката радикализация в Eвропейския съюз и нейните български измерения. Политики и мерки за превенция и противодействие
Islamist radicalisation in the EU and its Bulgarian dimensions. Policies and measures for prevention and counteraction

Author(s): Jivko Dimitrov
Subject(s): Security and defense, Politics and religion, Radical sociology
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: radicalization; terrorism and prevention;
Summary/Abstract: Over the past few years in the European Union, mainly among the large Muslim diasporas, there is a rapid spread and strengthening of Islamist radicalization. A similar process, albeit in a much more limited sizes began to be seen in Bulgaria. Radicalization that leads to violence is a phenomenon that can lead to acts of terrorism and endanger the fundamental values of the European Union – democracy, human rights, freedom and the rule of law. This demands the Member States of the Union to undertake adequate measures to counter effectively radicalization and terrorism, with a major emphasis on prevention.