Violent Extremism and Radicalisation:

The Council of Europe’s Committee on Counter-Terrorism (CDCT) supports member States in addressing violent extremism and radicalisation through a range of practical tools and guidance. Recognising the evolving nature of these threats, including the diversity of organisational structures and ideologies, the CDCT draws on the experiences of member States and expert communities to develop responses that are effective, balanced, and respectful of human rights. This page brings together key resources produced by the CDCT to support prevention, prosecution, and reintegration efforts, and to help member States strengthen their legal, policy, and operational frameworks against violent extremism and radicalisation.

Resources:

• Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism [CETS No. 196] (2005)
• Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism [CETS No. 217] (2015)
   
• Report on factors driving violent extremism leading to terrorism (2026)
• Recommendation CM/Rec(2026)6 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on countering terrorism, violent extremism and the underlying radicalisation process on the internet
• Committee of Ministers' Guidelines on (re)integration programmes for children affected by terrorism (2025)
• Committee of Ministers' Guidelines on disengagement and reintegration programmes for women with links to terrorism (2025)
• Report on Emerging Terrorist Threats in Europe (2022)
• Committee of Ministers' Guidelines on strategies for the prosecution of violent extremism conducive to terrorism (2025)
• Committee of Ministers’ Guidelines for public and private sector authorities on preparedness and emergency responses to the immediate aftermath of terrorist attacks (2024)
• Compilation of Good Practices with regard to deradicalisation, disengagement and social reintegration (2023)
• Committee of Ministers' Recommendation on the risk assessment of individuals indicted or convicted for terrorist offences (2022)
• Committee of Ministers' Recommendation on protecting children against radicalisation for the purpose of terrorism (2021)
• Committee of Ministers' Guidelines on the links between terrorism and transnational organised crime (2021)
• Committee of Ministers' Recommendation on terrorists acting alone (2018)
• Committee of Ministers' Recommendation on Special investigation techniques in relation to serious crimes including acts of terrorism (2017)
• Action Plan on the fight against violent extremism and radicalisation leading to terrorism (2015)
• Declaration “United around our principles against violent extremism and radicalisation leading to terrorism” (2015)
•  Declaration on the Fight against International Terrorism (2001)