Abstract:

The European Union (EU) member states have recurrently encountered diverse manifestations of terrorism from historical periods to the present. Nevertheless, the pivotal shift in the EU's approach to counterterrorism as a collective security concern transpired in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. Subsequent to the terrorist acts involving bombings directed at Madrid in 2004 and London in 2005, the EU's commitment to devising cohesive policies to combat terrorism intensified. This catalyzed the publication of numerous documents, facilitating the EU's adaptability and evolution in response to the evolving landscape of terrorism. The comprehension of the EU's counterterrorism strategy formulation would benefit from a holistic examination, entailing the comprehensive evaluation of the disseminated documents. Consequently, this study endeavors to elucidate the salient policies, strategies, mechanisms, and plans embraced by the EU, pertaining to the creation of a secure European landscape, encompassing its proactive engagement in counterterrorism. This research aspires to provide a comprehensive outlook on the EU's endeavors in counterterrorism within an academic framework. 

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