GRTwenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the European Union has raised concerns over a new form of terrorism driven by young people engaging in nihilistic violent extremism online. This phenomenon involves individuals committing acts of violence primarily for personal gratification or to gain attention rather than for ideological reasons. During a recent operation, law enforcement agencies identified approximately 4,340 URLs associated with this online community, referred to as 'The COM.' Last year, 45 terrorist attacks were reported across ten EU countries, though none resulted in large-scale casualties. Jihadist groups were responsible for most of these attacks, and nearly a third of those arrested were minors. Cases such as a 16-year-old in Finland who stabbed three students and a 15-year-old in Italy planning a murder for online notoriety highlight the growing concern among authorities.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information on a new form of terrorism and related law enforcement efforts without overtly favoring any particular political stance. It includes quotes from EU officials and references specific incidents without apparent bias toward any side.
