It is of the utmost importance to prevent terrorism. This is due to the fact that a terrorist attack often has serious consequences, such as the loss of life, widespread material damage and emotional impact (such as anxiety). And because of the damage an attack or threat causes to the democratic process and legal order. The National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV) coordinates the fight against terrorism in the Netherlands.
The approach to counterterrorism is defined in the national counterterrorism strategy. The objective is to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks and to limit any damage following a possible attack. The NCTV coordinates the efforts of all parties in the Netherlands that have a role in counterterrorism. In combatting the current threat of jihadist terrorism (violent extremism), the NCTV coordinates the implementation of the Netherlands comprehensive action programme to combat jihadism. The NCTV also cooperates with other governments and in international partnerships, such as the European Union and the United Nations.
Terrorist Threat Assessment Netherlands and Counterterrorism Alert System
The NCTV develops various products that are, at a strategic level, essential in the fight against terrorism. One of the most important products is the Terrorist Threat Assessment Netherlands, which indicates the likelihood of a terrorist attack in the Netherlands. There is also the Counterterrorism Alert System that warns government institutions, police, emergency services and business sectors against a (possible) terrorist attack.
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NCTV: rising number of young people radicalised online
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NCTV: chance of an attack still real
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Violent or dormant: extremism is a problem for the entire society
Both the violent and the dormant threat of extremism are everyone's problem and therefore require a joint effort. Continued ...
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Sovereign citizen movement undermines democratic rule of law
People who declare themselves sovereign turn away from the government and other institutions. Although they tend to keep an open ...
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NCTV Terrorist Threat Assessment: threat of terrorist attack remains conceivable, but there are no specific indications of one
At present, there are no concrete indications pointing to a terrorist attack in the Netherlands, though it is conceivable. For ...
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NCTV Terrorist Threat Assessment: no specific indications point to an attack, but the threat remains conceivable
At present, there are individuals in the Netherlands who are becoming radicalised or who are already highly radicalised and could ...
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