EU counterterror envoy urges pressure on social platforms over youth extremism

The EU's counterterror envoy is calling for increased pressure on social media platforms to tackle youth extremism, noting that while large-scale terrorist attacks have decreased, smaller, online-recruited incidents are on the rise. This shift underscores the need for social platforms to step up their efforts in monitoring and mitigating the spread of extremist content. The urgency of this issue highlights the growing role of digital spaces in radicalization and the necessity for a coordinated global response to ensure online safety and security.