SCIENCE BLOG

Protecting places of worship requires more than physical security. This article examines how hate speech, disinformation and extremist narratives can affect religious communities, where freedom of expression sets limits to intervention, and how proportionate prevention can strengthen resilience without undermining openness.

Antifeminist narratives are not always easy to recognise in everyday school life. Experiences from AFETS show why training needs to go beyond knowledge and strengthen problem awareness, conceptual clarity and professional confidence in responding. The full article is available in German.

Antifeminist narratives and authoritarian notions of masculinity are already part of everyday school life. The AFETS trainings show that knowledge alone is not enough. Practitioners also need guidance, practical case work and opportunities for exchange to assess problematic statements and respond appropriately. The full article is only available in German.

Digital spaces now play a major role in shaping how young people perceive gender roles, belonging and social values. Online, they increasingly encounter anti-feminist narratives, authoritarian masculinity and incel-coded language, often embedded in memes, irony and youth-oriented formats. This article in German language explains these dynamics, clarifies key terms and shows why recognising them matters for prevention, education and a reflective approach to digital environment

Across Europe, attacks on places of worship are becoming more frequent and complex. This article explores how the principle of Security by Design is reshaping efforts to protect religious sites, integrating safety into architecture, policy, and community practice. Drawing on EU projects like PARTES and PARTESS-COM, it highlights how prevention, collaboration, and trust can strengthen resilience across Europe.

Protecting Places of Worship: A multi-dimensional approach to security, resilience, and interfaith cooperation in times of crisis.

Jihadist threats rise post-7/10. How Europe’s Jewish and Christian communities face deterrence challenges and the security paradox.

Europe's jihadist threat evolves: Fewer attacks but rising plots. Analyse trends, profiles, and emerging tactics in this in-depth report.

Researcher José Luis Salido-Medina on the dangers faced by minority religious communities due to social and spatial exclusion

Niels Verster on how populism blurs the line between freedom of speech and religious safety.

Understanding Extremist Reintegration: Robert Örell explores European Exit work & delves into successful reintegration strategies.

Guillaume Monod on the issue of radicalised individuals with mental health problems - and recommended approaches.

Linda Schlegel, Research Fellow at modus|zad, on the positive effects of gaming and how to use it to prevent violent extremism.

Romario Shehu of IDM Albania on the importance of vocational training for violent extremist offenders for their successful reintegration

Margarida Damas of IPS on how to counter current limitations of radicalisation risk assessment tools

Yoana Barakova of EFSAS on the role of disinformation campaigns in instigating hate speech and sectarianist sentiments online

Álvaro Vicente of Elcano in Spain on the lack of training for professional prison staff in Europe dealing with violent extremists.

Spiros Papadopoulos with insights of the work of the Austrian probation service and what it learned from the terror attack in Vienna.

Erik Hacker provides insights into his work in social media research in the context of fighting extremism and terrorism online.