The foiled attempt at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna serves as an example of how youth radicalization is still a major security worry throughout Europe. States in Western Europe have responded by launching dedicated preventive initiatives, with an emphasis on kids and teenagers. In order to lessen the impact of extreme beliefs, this article looks at important educational programs in France and Spain. Drawing from expert interviews and study trips to major cities in both countries between 2020 and 2023, the report emphasizes the need for coordination between families, educational institutions, and security services. It also draws attention to the institutional differences in implementation: Spain uses regional and municipal administration to carry out preventive measures, while France favors a centralized approach to deradicalization.

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