European Security Trends: GTI 2026 Analysis (defence24.com)

• Decline in terrorist threat levels across Western and Central Europe in 2025.
• Region recorded the second-lowest terrorism rate globally.
• Highlights the efficacy of current European defense and intelligence frameworks.

"The 2026 Global Terrorism Index reports a marked decline in terrorism across Western and Central Europe throughout 2025. The region has achieved the second-lowest global impact score, contrasting with heightened threats in other geographic zones. This data suggests that European internal security measures and intelligence coordination have maintained a high level of efficacy despite a volatile geopolitical climate."