Evaluation Of Attempts In Tackling Terrorism

Question 1

Evidence of successful responses (EU)

Answer 1

Number of victims in Europe have fallen- 2015 150 terrorism deaths, 2022 less than 10 deaths
Prevented attacks- sharing intel led to 1054 people being arrested for terrorism related offences in 2018

Question 2

Evidence of unsuccessful responses (EU)

Answer 2

Still have periodical terror attacks- 2020 Hanau shootings Germany, 11 people killed by far right extremist
People returning from Iraq and Syria- 2017 Manchester arena bombers travelled to Syria where he became radicalised

Question 3

Reasons for successful responses (EU)

Answer 3

Sharing information- sharing Intel led to 1054 people arrested for terror related offences in 2018
EU made of rich countries- EU announced increase of aid to Gaza to improve the humanitarian situation and reduce radicalisation

Question 4

Reasons for unsuccessful responses (EU)

Answer 4

Countries fail to act- 2023 Hanas terror attacks against Israel, some EU counties support aiding Gaza while others oppose
Migrants and refugees- the Manchester arena bombers travelled to Syria where he became radicalised