Europe faces a growing challenge as religious oppression fuels extremism and terrorism across the continent. Far-right and Islamist extremist groups exploit societal divisions and religious discrimination to radicalize vulnerable individuals and spread violence.

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Groups such as National Action, Combat 18, and ISIS sympathizers have used Islamophobia and anti-Semitism as tools to justify their violent ideologies, conducting terror attacks, and spreading hate. Rising concerns over religious discrimination, whether targeting Muslim or Jewish communities, have contributed to the alienation of minority populations, making them susceptible to extremist recruitment.

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In response, Europe has seen a surge of security measures aimed at countering these threats, yet balancing religious freedoms and security continues to be a complex issue. The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) at SpringMUN 2024 is charged with addressing these challenges by formulating strategies to tackle the root causes of religious oppression and preventing extremism from escalating further. Key to this agenda will be analyzing the roles of far-right extremism, Islamist terrorism, and the broader implications of religious intolerance in destabilizing European nations.

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