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Europol Official Says Online Radicalisation Limits Early Intervention in Lone-Actor Plots
Anna Sjöberg, head of the European Counter Terrorism Centre at Europol, said lone-actor attacks challenge authorities because perpetrators are radicalised online. The remarks were reported by Euronews on July 20, 2026.
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Anna Sjöberg, head of the European Counter Terrorism Centre at Europol, said lone-actor attacks present a challenge because perpetrators are radicalised online. She added that radicalisation online creates a lack of possibility for law enforcement to intervene in a timely manner. Euronews reported her statement on July 20.
The comments address the operational difficulties tied to this form of attack. The European Counter Terrorism Centre operates within Europol to coordinate responses across member states.
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