Europol voices concern over ‘worrying’ rise in violence and propaganda by right-wing extremists
24 Jun Security & Defence

Europol voices concern over ‘worrying’ rise in violence and propaganda by right-wing extremists

The warning comes in a report by the EU agency which was presented to members of Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee on Tuesday.
by Martin Banks
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