In 2022 Italy suffered 12 terrorist attacks, the highest of any country in the European Union. During this year, France had the second-highest number of attacks at six, while Greece registered four terrorist attacks.
The new reality of terrorist attacks in Europe
In 2021, the majority of terrorist attacks in Europe were linked to Jihadist extremism. However, 2022 saw an importat decrease in this type of attacks and and a shift to left-wing and right wing terrorism as a consequence of rising levels of political polarization in Europe.
Global terrorism spike after 2013
Between 2007 and 2019 the number of deaths caused by terrorism worldwide declined from over 22.7 thousand to just under 25.08 thousand. From 2013 onwards however terrorist fatalities rose, reaching over 32.7 thousand in 2014. Although terrorist fatalities declined after 2014, they have not yet descended to pre 2013 levels.
Number of completed, foiled and failed terrorist attacks in the European Union in 2022, by member state
Terrorist attacks includIn 2022, Europe recorded a total of 28 terrorist attacks, with Italy accounting for the highest number at 12 incidents Jihadist, right-wing, left-wing, ethno-nationalist attacks
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