Summary
This project aims to comprehensively evaluate legislation, policies, security measures, and the conceptual ambiguity surrounding foreign fighters (FF) in European Union (EU) member states. It also seeks to assess interventions for FF prevention and reintegration and provide multifaceted recommendations spanning legal, policy, practical, and academic dimensions. The study addresses the evolving FF phenomenon, especially considering the ongoing Ukraine conflict's potential impact on the EU.
FF present persistent security risks, including radicalisation, criminal involvement, weapons trafficking, and continued engagement in conflicts. Despite these challenges, there remains conceptual vagueness and a lack of effective measures to address FF comprehensively. To respond adequately, governments and international organisations, such as the EU, need robust policy measures and intervention strategies for FF prevention, deradicalization, and reintegration.
This research project will systematically analyse legislative, policy, and security responses to FF across EU member states, develop a conceptual framework, assess interventions, and generate actionable recommendations. These recommendations will span legal reforms, policy enhancements, practical measures, and academic contributions. By providing a holistic approach, this project will significantly contribute to understanding and addressing the FF challenge in the EU, ultimately improving policy development, security, and counter-terrorism efforts.
In summary, this research will offer vital insights into FF, enabling more effective responses to this complex and evolving threat. It will enhance the EU's ability to counter and prevent FF and mitigate the associated security risks, benefiting not only EU member states but also international efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
FF present persistent security risks, including radicalisation, criminal involvement, weapons trafficking, and continued engagement in conflicts. Despite these challenges, there remains conceptual vagueness and a lack of effective measures to address FF comprehensively. To respond adequately, governments and international organisations, such as the EU, need robust policy measures and intervention strategies for FF prevention, deradicalization, and reintegration.
This research project will systematically analyse legislative, policy, and security responses to FF across EU member states, develop a conceptual framework, assess interventions, and generate actionable recommendations. These recommendations will span legal reforms, policy enhancements, practical measures, and academic contributions. By providing a holistic approach, this project will significantly contribute to understanding and addressing the FF challenge in the EU, ultimately improving policy development, security, and counter-terrorism efforts.
In summary, this research will offer vital insights into FF, enabling more effective responses to this complex and evolving threat. It will enhance the EU's ability to counter and prevent FF and mitigate the associated security risks, benefiting not only EU member states but also international efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
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| Web resources: | https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101152796 |
| Start date: | 01-10-2024 |
| End date: | 30-09-2026 |
| Total budget - Public funding: | - 199 694,00 Euro |
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Original description
This project aims to comprehensively evaluate legislation, policies, security measures, and the conceptual ambiguity surrounding foreign fighters (FF) in European Union (EU) member states. It also seeks to assess interventions for FF prevention and reintegration and provide multifaceted recommendations spanning legal, policy, practical, and academic dimensions. The study addresses the evolving FF phenomenon, especially considering the ongoing Ukraine conflict's potential impact on the EU.FF present persistent security risks, including radicalisation, criminal involvement, weapons trafficking, and continued engagement in conflicts. Despite these challenges, there remains conceptual vagueness and a lack of effective measures to address FF comprehensively. To respond adequately, governments and international organisations, such as the EU, need robust policy measures and intervention strategies for FF prevention, deradicalization, and reintegration.
This research project will systematically analyse legislative, policy, and security responses to FF across EU member states, develop a conceptual framework, assess interventions, and generate actionable recommendations. These recommendations will span legal reforms, policy enhancements, practical measures, and academic contributions. By providing a holistic approach, this project will significantly contribute to understanding and addressing the FF challenge in the EU, ultimately improving policy development, security, and counter-terrorism efforts.
In summary, this research will offer vital insights into FF, enabling more effective responses to this complex and evolving threat. It will enhance the EU's ability to counter and prevent FF and mitigate the associated security risks, benefiting not only EU member states but also international efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
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SIGNEDCall topic
HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01-01Update Date
25-11-2024
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