Videos

Following the attack that occurred on the Borussia Dortmund football team, EFD explains why focusing on civil society is important in the fight against violent extremism.

EFD is interviewed on Sky News in the wake of the attack that struck the Borussia Dortmund football team. "We should not only focus on hard security measures, but also on investing in civil society that can properly work on the prevention side".

On 22nd March 2017, the anniversary of the 2016 Brussels attacks provided an occasion to discuss measures to prevent similar tragedies: the European Policy Centre (EPC), in partnership with the European Foundation for Democracy (EFD) and the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) presented the final publication of The challenges of jihadist radicalisation in Europe and beyond, a research and event project.

EFD´s and CEP´s new Handbook for teachers on integration and radicalization featured on German TV channel N24, April 4th 2017.

The European Foundation for Democracy sponsored the MEP Awards for the category of “Justice and Civil Liberties” on 22nd of March.

Check out Alexander Ritzmann, our Executive Director, presenting the Civil Society Empowerment Programme. Coordinated by the Radicalisation Awareness Network, which is funded by the European Commission, it aims at helping small organisations to make their voices heard in promoting alternative narratives and positive examples.

Dr Demir Murat Seyrek, Senior Policy Advisor at the European Foundation for Democracy, in an interview with Halk TV talks about the Belgian Parliament’s decision to freeze EU accession talks with Turkey and explains why, in his view, Turkey needs EU values.

On 1 February 2017, the European Foundation for Democracy, in collaboration with TRENDS Research & Advisory, hosted a policy briefing entitled: "Ideology: the driving force behind radicalisation?”. Throughout the discussion, experts commented on the role that ideology plays in fostering extremism, analysing the shortcomings of current analyses and practices, and suggesting a new approach to tackle radicalisation.

EFD Senior Policy Advisor Dr. Demir Murat Seyrek is interviewed by Halk TV on the potential impact the new President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani, may have on Turkey-EU relations.

EFD Senior Policy Advisor Dr Demir Murat Seyrek is interviewed by SkyNews on the horrific attack that occurred at the Istanbul night club 'Reina', leaving 39 people dead and many more injured.

EFD is interviewed by France24 on the terror attack that hit the German capitol, Berlin, during its annual Christmas market and the need to strengthen the cooperation between the different security agencies to prevent further attacks from being perpetrated.

EFD President Roberta Bonazzi is interviewed by France24 on the recent terror attack occurred at the Berlin Christmas Market and the security threats the Schengen area is now facing.