Based on expert surveys conducted in 2023 and 2024, the current research examines trends and obstacles in the prevention and countering of violent extremism (P/CVE) in 12 different countries. It draws attention to the ongoing dangers posed by far-right and radical Islamist ideologies as well as the growing worries about ideologically ambivalent extremism. Because non-ideological elements like social exclusion and structural injustice are important contributors to radicalization, experts recommend moving away from ideology-centric strategies and toward comprehensive violence prevention. P/CVE evaluation procedures are at a standstill. According to experts, the frequency of evaluations has remained constant, financing has decreased, methodological innovation has been limited, transparency has decreased, and capability deficits have persisted. Key causes include the political mainstreaming of radical ideology and diminished incentives for governments to fund strong evaluation systems.
To break through the current stagnation in preventing violent extremism, the report encourages everyone involved to take a more open and collaborative approach. It suggests building trust and viewing evaluations not as judgment, but as opportunities to learn and improve. Stakeholders should invest in shared tools and spaces for discussion, secure funding that supports independent assessments, and strengthen the skills of those implementing programs. It also emphasizes the need to make sure evaluation results actually shape policies and practices, while protecting valuable insights and fixing deeper structural issues.

https://gppi.net/2025/08/12/holding-ground-in-preventing-violent-extremism (News)

https://gppi.net/assets/StoffelBressanKorb_Holding-Ground-in-Preventing-Violent-Extremism_2025_Vfinal.pdf (Full Report)