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Belgium signs the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism
On 24 June 2026, Belgium signed the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No. 231). This brings the total number of signatures up to 12.
The CDCT holds its 16th plenary meeting in Strasbourg
The CDCT welcomed and held an exchange of views with Ms Natalia GHERMAN, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) and Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate of the United Nations (CTED). Discussions focused on the current terrorist landscape, challenges faced by...
Conference addresses growing involvement of youth in terrorism and violent extremism
Opening a conference on youth in terrorism in Strasbourg, Samuel Vuelta Simon, Justice Secretary of State of Monaco, has spoken of Europe’s youth becoming attracted to the flame of terrorism. In his remarks he said that “No country is safe in our interconnected and digital world, especially...
Committee of Ministers adopts Recommendation on countering terrorism and violent extremism online and Guidelines to support victims of terrorism
On 8 April 2026, at the 1556th meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies, the Committee of Ministers adopted Recommendation CM/Rec(2026)6 on countering terrorism, violent extremism and the underlying radicalisation process on the internet. The Recommendation guides member States in identifying...
Committee of Ministers adopts the decision to open the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism
Today, the Committee of Ministers adopted the decision to open the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No. 196) for signature on May 26, 2026, in Strasbourg. The Protocol was adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 9 July 2025. By providing a...