The European Commission adopted today, 9 December 2020, a Counter-Terrorism Agenda for the EU. In the face of recurring terrorist attacks across Europe, the Security Union must be reinforced by a resolute action at EU level to fight terrorism and serious crime.

The European Commission adopted today, 9 December 2020, a Counter-Terrorism Agenda for the EU. In the face of recurring terrorist attacks across Europe, the Security Union must be reinforced by a resolute action at EU level to fight terrorism and serious crime. You can find answers to questions related to the background and objectives of the document here.

The Agenda sets the way forward for actions to counter terrorism at EU level, looking at better anticipating, preventing, protecting and responding to the terrorist threat. A brief factsheet provides a snapshot of the main  topics the Agenda puts forward.