Europol report 2026: Terrorism trends and the need for a new analytical framework (defence24.com)

• 45 attacks in EU 2025, highest in France (14) and Italy (11)
• 486 arrests, average age 27; 71% jihadist-related
• Report criticized for ignoring AI, bioterrorism, and state-sponsored hybrid threats

"Europol's TE-SAT 2026 report records 45 terrorist attacks in the EU in 2025, concentrated in France (14) and Italy (11). The author argues the report overlooks state-sponsored terrorism, AI-enabled attacks, and bioterrorism, citing Russian hybrid activity and AI use by Boko Haram. A revised algorithm is needed."