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Youth involvement in terrorism grows significantly across Europe and North America
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Youth involvement in terrorism grows significantly across Europe and North America
Terrorism Statistics
In 2025, youth and minors accounted for 42% of all terror-related investigations in Europe and North America, a threefold increase since 2021.
In 2025, youth and minors accounted for 42% of all terror-related investigations in Europe and North America, a threefold increase since 2021.
Youth Involvement
Minors and young adults constituted 42% of all terror-related investigations in Europe and North America in 2025, highlighting a significant rise in recruitment and radicalisation.
Minors and young adults constituted 42% of all terror-related investigations in Europe and North America in 2025, highlighting a significant rise in recruitment and radicalisation.
Official Insight
“The involvement of minors in terrorism is a pressing security concern, with recruitment observed in children as young as eight,” stated the Institute for Economics and Peace.
“The involvement of minors in terrorism is a pressing security concern, with recruitment observed in children as young as eight,” stated the Institute for Economics and Peace.
Key developments
The Institute for Economics and Peace’s Global Terrorism Index 2026 highlights a concerning trend: minors and young adults now represent 42% of all terror-related investigations in Europe and North America, a significant rise from 2021.
The study indicates a shift in radicalisation timelines. Previously requiring months or years, the process can now be completed within days, raising alarms about the speed of ideological indoctrination.
Political polarisation and rising antisemitic violence are noted as factors contributing to the ongoing threat of terrorism, particularly concerning the vulnerability of youth to extremist ideologies.
Youth involved in nearly half of terrorism probes in Europe and North America, study finds
Despite the overall impact of terrorism in the West being lower now than a decade ago, the involvement of minors and young adults “has become one of the most pressing security concerns“, according to the Institute for Economics and Peace’s Global Terrorism Index 2026.
The radicalisation process is now quicker than ever. Historically, what used to take months or even years can now take place within weeks or even days.
“While the primary target demographic for terrorist networks spans youths aged 15 to 25, active recruitment and ideological indoctrination have been documented in children as young as eight years old,” the study noted.
Youth and minors accounted for 42% of all terror-related investigations in Europe and North America in 2025, a threefold increase since 2021.
In 2024, teenagers were involved in nearly two-thirds of Islamic State-linked arrests in Europe.
For instance, the Belgian intelligence service (VSSE) reported that one-third of its terrorist investigations between 2022 and 2024 concerned minors.
Political polarisation, rising antisemitic violence, and the rapid online radicalisation of young people continue to create an ongoing environment where terrorism remains a serious threat.
How has terrorism evolved in Europe over the past two decades?
The Western and Central Europe region had the second-lowest average impact of terrorism in 2025, registering 14 terrorism-related deaths and 51 incidents. This is a drop from 2024, which had 25 deaths and 81 incidents.
Germany experienced the most deaths and injuries from terrorism in the region, with six deaths from five terrorist attacks.
The largest attack occurred in Munich in February 2025, when a 24-year-old man drove a car into a protest rally, killing two and injuring at least 39 people.
Germany has recorded 221 attacks and 53 deaths from terrorism since 2011.
Meanwhile, in France, there have been 281 fatalities from terrorist attacks since 2007.
In 2025, the country experienced 12 terrorist attacks resulting in the deaths of four people, with 18 more injured. It is the highest number of attacks and injuries since 2020.
Yet, the overall impact remains medium for Germany and low for France and Greece, with the three countries ranking 29th, 35th, and 40th, respectively, out of the whole world.
In fact, Austria was the EU country where the impact of terrorism increased the most in 2025.
Czechia recorded the largest improvement on the Index in the region.
The country has largely been free of terrorist attacks over the past 15 years, with just six incidents recorded since 2011.
No incident in that period other than the 2023 mass shooting resulted in any fatalities.
Hungary uses EU veto power to extract concessions on unrelated issues
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Hungary uses EU veto power to extract concessions on unrelated issues
EU Veto Powers
Member states can veto EU decisions in key areas such as foreign policy and taxation, reflecting their status as a union of sovereign states.
Member states can veto EU decisions in key areas such as foreign policy and taxation, reflecting their status as a union of sovereign states.
Veto Power Issue
Hungary has exercised its veto 21 times on key geopolitical issues since 2011, highlighting the challenges of reform within an EU reliant on consensus decision-making.
Hungary has exercised its veto 21 times on key geopolitical issues since 2011, highlighting the challenges of reform within an EU reliant on consensus decision-making.
Core Sovereignty
“No government should be forced into decisions that cut against its fundamental interests,” emphasised a spokesperson on the implications of veto powers in the EU.
“No government should be forced into decisions that cut against its fundamental interests,” emphasised a spokesperson on the implications of veto powers in the EU.
Key developments
Under EU treaties, member states retain the right to veto decisions affecting core sovereignty areas such as foreign policy and taxation, which complicates regional governance.
Hungary has employed its veto 21 times on 38 issues since 2011, citing sovereignty concerns to justify its opposition to aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia.
Despite calls for reform, abolishing the veto power requires unanimous agreement, hindering progress on establishing formal safeguards to clarify its legitimate use.
Is the EU done with member states using vetoes as a power move?
Under EU treaties, member states can veto decisions in areas that touch their core sovereignty: foreign policy, taxation, enlargement, and the budget. Under the EU treaties, the bloc is a union of sovereign states, not a federation, and no government should be forced into decisions that cut against its fundamental interests.
The problem is what happens when it’s used to extract concessions.
There are no formal safeguards to differentiate between a legitimate sovereignty veto, and one used as leverage on unrelated issues. Member states consistently present each veto as a matter of sovereignty protection. For example, Hungary has vetoed aid to Ukraine or sanctions against Russia (21 times across 38 issues since 2011), officially justifying these actions in the same manner as other countries.
Yet abolishing the veto requires unanimity, locking the bloc in a cycle where reform seems out of reach.
London Stansted Airport has highest parking fees in Europe at €66
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London Stansted Airport has highest parking fees in Europe at €66
Parking Costs
London Stansted Airport has emerged as Europe’s most expensive, charging around €66 (£57.99) for 24-hour parking.
London Stansted Airport has emerged as Europe’s most expensive, charging around €66 (£57.99) for 24-hour parking.
Record Flight Volume
Nearly 30,000 flights are scheduled throughout Europe this Easter, marking a significant increase in air travel compared to previous years.
Nearly 30,000 flights are scheduled throughout Europe this Easter, marking a significant increase in air travel compared to previous years.
Parking Prices
“London Stansted’s 24-hour parking rate of €66 sharply contrasts with London Heathrow’s, highlighting the significant disparities in airport parking costs across Europe.”
“London Stansted’s 24-hour parking rate of €66 sharply contrasts with London Heathrow’s, highlighting the significant disparities in airport parking costs across Europe.”
Key developments
Many Europeans are still set to travel this Easter, despite disruptions from airport strikes and rising flight prices linked to the ongoing war in Iran. Airlines, such as easyJet, confirmed they will operate nearly 30,000 flights across Europe.
A recent study identified London Stansted Airport as the most expensive in Europe for 24-hour parking, charging approximately €66 (£57.99). In contrast, London Heathrow offers significantly lower rates, highlighting sharp price discrepancies within the city.
Data shows that London Stansted’s parking fees are nearly 50% higher than those at Copenhagen Airport, which charges around €35.75. This price variation illustrates the increasing costs that travellers need to consider this holiday season.
Which European airports are most expensive to park your car this Easter?
Despite the Easter holidays getting off to a bad start amid airport strikes and flight price hikes due to the war in Iran, many Europeans are still expected to hit the road.
Airlines like easyJet have announced this will be their busiest Easter ever, with nearly 30,000 flights throughout Europe.
Last year, the biggest increase in EU air passenger traffic was registered between March and April, with a rise of 18.9%, according to Eurostat data.
But while factoring in flights and accommodation to your holiday budget is par for the course, it’s easy to ignore the cost of airport parking.
The UK and the Netherlands are the European countries with the most expensive parking in the 30 busiest airports in Europe, according to a new study from the e-vignette motorway toll site VignetteSwitzerland.com.
London Stansted Airport emerges as Europe’s most expensive for 24-hour parking, charging around €66 (£57.99).
However, not all airports in the city charge the same prices.
For instance, a traveller parking at London Stansted will pay nearly double what they would at London Heathrow — Europe’s busiest airport.
The difference in parking prices across Europe is also striking.
London Stansted’s 24-hour rate is nearly 50% more expensive than Copenhagen Airport, at around €35.75 (DKK 267), and substantially higher than Oslo Gardermoen Airport, at around €34.88 (NOK 412).
Waiting to embark might be longer than expected
The differences don’t stop at parking prices: both Manchester and London Stansted airports are among the top three worst airports in the UK for Easter flight delays.
At both airports, almost a third of flights were delayed over the Easter period, with delays lasting more than 15 minutes, according to UK Civil Aviation Authority data.
In the European Union, Athens and Lisbon airports recorded the most delays in April 2025 due to aerodrome capacity restrictions, according to Eurocontrol, the bloc’s air traffic agency.
Flora 1 departs Russian oil port Primorsk en route to Brazil
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Flora 1 departs Russian oil port Primorsk en route to Brazil
Shipping Departure
Flora 1 departed the Russian oil port Primorsk en route to Santos in Brazil, registered under the flag of Sierra Leone.
Flora 1 departed the Russian oil port Primorsk en route to Santos in Brazil, registered under the flag of Sierra Leone.
Trade Route Impact
Flora 1’s journey from Primorsk to Santos illustrates the ongoing movement of commodities, highlighting the global oil supply chain’s adaptation amid geopolitical tensions.
Flora 1’s journey from Primorsk to Santos illustrates the ongoing movement of commodities, highlighting the global oil supply chain’s adaptation amid geopolitical tensions.
Shipping Update
“Flora 1 has charted a course from Primorsk to Santos, carrying a Sierra Leone flag,” stated a representative from Marine traffic.
“Flora 1 has charted a course from Primorsk to Santos, carrying a Sierra Leone flag,” stated a representative from Marine traffic.
Key developments
Flora 1 has set sail from the Russian oil port of Primorsk, bound for Santos, Brazil, under the Sierra Leone flag, marking an important movement in maritime trade.
The journey of Flora 1 is being closely monitored through ship tracking services, highlighting ongoing logistical activities in the region’s oil transport network.
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According to the ship tracking site Marine traffic, Flora 1 departed the Russian oil port Primorsk headed for Santos in Brazil, flying the flag of Sierra Leone.
Chef Nick Bril receives suspended sentence for running over intern in Belgium
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Get you up to speed: Chef Nick Bril receives suspended sentence for running over intern in Belgium
Chef Nick Bril ran over his intern, Joe Claridge, with an SUV, causing life-changing injuries including a double amputation. The incident occurred on January 8, 2024, outside The Jane, a two-star restaurant owned by Bril in Antwerp, Belgium.
Chef Nick Bril was found guilty of leaving the scene of the accident and failing to report what had happened, receiving a 12-month suspended sentence and a four-month driving ban. Joe Claridge, who underwent a double amputation as a result of the incident, has relocated with his family to an adapted home on the island of Jersey.
Joe Claridge has moved to an adapted house on the island of Jersey with his family following the accident, where he spent a week in hospital in December. Chef Nick Bril was given a 12-month suspended sentence and a four-month driving ban after being found guilty of leaving the scene and failing to report the incident.
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Chef Nick Bril (left) ran over his intern after a staff party, leaving him in a coma for almost two months
A British intern had to have a double amputation after a Michelin-star chef drove over his legs with an SUV.
Joe Claridge, 39, suffered life-changing injuries after the chef Nick Bril ran over his legs following a staff party in Antwerp, Belgium.
Mr Claridge, a sous chef, was interning for Bril, who runs a two-star restaurant, when the catastrophic crash happened on January 8, 2024.
It unfolded when Bril backed his Land Rover Defender before driving it forward, going over Mr Claridge who lay on the ground outside The Jane, the luxury eatery owned by the high-profile Dutch chef.
Chef Nick Bril arriving at a hearing in December last year over the crash, which left Joe Claridge with life-changing injuries (Picture: Nicolas Maeterlinck/Belga/Shutterstock)
The intern suffered catastrophic injuries and was in a coma for 50 days before having both of his legs amputated, the Sun reports.
While the court deemed the crash was an accident, prosecutors accused the chef of not acting quickly enough in the aftermath.
The emergency services were allegedly only alerted after a jogger urged Bril to call for help at about 6am.
The prosecutors said: ‘Without the jogger, he would probably have gotten back into the car and driven away.’
Bril was accused of being unusually silent at the scene when paramedics tried to find out what had happened.
The judge found that his ‘knowing and wilful’ silence with the emergency services amounted to a kind of hit-and-run.
He was found guilty of leaving the scene and failing to report what had happened, and cleared of deliberately driving over Mr Claridge.
The judges said he could ‘not have foreseen the accident and did not intend the consequences.’
Bril, who admitted wrongdoing at the trial, said he can ‘only imagine how the last few years have unfolded’ for Mr Claridge.
The chef was given a 12-month suspended sentence and a four-month driving ban.
Mr Claridge, who has a young son, has reportedly moved to the island of Jersey with his family following the accident, where he spent a week in hospital in December, unable to attend an earlier court hearing.
His lawyer said he and his family have moved to an adapted house on the island, according to the Belgian outlet Het Laatste Nieuws.
Compensation to Mr Claridge was first set at a symbolic €1 (£0.87), with the full amount due to be set at a later date.
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Eu energy commissioner warns of impending diesel and jet fuel shortages
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Eu energy commissioner warns of impending diesel and jet fuel shortages
Energy Alert
Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warned of potential diesel and jet fuel shortages due to reliance on the Middle East during an EU energy ministers’ emergency meeting.
Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warned of potential diesel and jet fuel shortages due to reliance on the Middle East during an EU energy ministers’ emergency meeting.
Potential Shortages
Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warned that diesel and jet fuel shortages could occur due to reliance on the Middle East, signalling a critical concern for EU energy stability.
Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warned that diesel and jet fuel shortages could occur due to reliance on the Middle East, signalling a critical concern for EU energy stability.
Industry Insight
“The question isn’t if we need them or not — we clearly do,” stated Nareg Terzian, emphasising the necessity of untapped oil resources for the EU.
“The question isn’t if we need them or not — we clearly do,” stated Nareg Terzian, emphasising the necessity of untapped oil resources for the EU.
Key developments
The EU27 heightened its alert level after Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen highlighted potential diesel and jet fuel shortages stemming from Middle Eastern supply reliance during an emergency ministers’ meeting on March 31.
The bloc has around 100 million barrels in emergency oil reserves, with roughly 92 million already deployed in response to the International Energy Agency’s coordinated release. Major holders include France with 120 million barrels, Germany at 110 million, and Italy with 76 million.
Energy analysts project that the released reserves can sustain current levels for approximately five months. However, they warn of a looming shortfall of around 2 million barrels per day, stressing the finite nature of available buffers.
How long can the EU’s oil reserves last?
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The level of alert across the EU27 intensified when Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen shifted the focus from a pricing issue to a potential supply disruption following an emergency meeting of energy ministers on March 31.
The Danish Commissioner told EU governments that diesel and jet fuel were at greater risk of shortages due to reliance on the Middle East, warning of a “potential prolonged conflict” and calling for “unity among EU countries”.
The bloc has emergency oil reserves of around 100 million barrels, typically a blend of crude oil, diesel, and gasoline, of which roughly 92 million were released on March 11 as part of the International Energy Agency’s coordinated release of 400 million barrels.
Oil reserves and storage as buffers
France (120 million barrels), Germany (110 million barrels) and Italy (76 million barrels) are the major EU holders, according to EU data.
Energy analysts estimate that the released oil reserves currently in use can last around 5 months.
Storage and domestic reserves
Additionally, EU storage currently holds 270 million barrels of crude oil, according to Kpler, roughly enough for three weeks of consumption, after being refined into diesel, gasoline or jet fuel.
Strategic reserves and inventory drawdowns are currently doing much of the remaining adjustment, supporting around 6 million barrels per day of demand, the independent economic advisory firm Oxford Economics said.
However, analysts warn that these buffers are finite and become less effective over time, forecasting a shortfall of around 2 million barrels of oil per day.
While the 2022 energy crisis mostly affected natural gas imports, after the bloc abruptly lost 40% to 45% of its Russian fuel, the situation is becoming increasingly difficult as a major oil shortage now takes hold.
The bloc’s current predicament prompted the oil industry to recall roughly 4 billion barrels of untapped oil resources across Europe, according to the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP).
“The question isn’t if we need them or not — we clearly do. The real choice is whether we produce them at home or import more from abroad,” Nareg Terzian, IOGP Europe’s head of strategy and communications, told EU News.
Terzian suggested these unexplored resources are a “safety net at the EU’s disposal” alongside the bloc’s continued efforts to electrify and improve energy efficiency, through building insulation and technologies that help reduce energy consumption.
“Aside from the historical North Sea and onshore fields, a lot more could be discovered in relatively new exploration areas such as the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea,” Terzian added.
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