Stay informed with the latest from the EU Global Threats programme. This section brings together press releases, project highlights, newsletters, interviews and updates from the field. Whether it’s a new initiative, a successful training or a milestone in implementation, we spotlight the stories and achievements driving progress on the ground.
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Nearly 100 representatives from 13 African countries (Angola, Botswana, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Mauritius, Morocco,Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, and Tunisia), together with international and regional partners, took part in Africa Shield 2025, the first African counter-proliferation workshop.
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
On 28 August, over 120 visitors to the EU Pavilion at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan [link] stepped into the fictional country of Terranova, a vibrant island suddenly shaken by crises: from floods and cyberattacks to chemical spills, organised crime, and terror threats to public spaces.
- Threat area
- Counter-Terrorism, Prevention of Violent Extremism
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
- Fight against Organised Crime
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Climate change and security
The EU-funded IORIS platform boosts maritime security by enabling real-time coordination across the Indo-Pacific. Used by more than 2,000 users in more than 50 countries, it supports action against trafficking, piracy, illegal fishing, and more.
- Threat area
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
Policymakers, law enforcement and civil society actors came together to exchange knowledge and strengthen cooperation in responding to the evolving threats of radicalisation and violent extremism.
- Threat area
- Counter-Terrorism, Prevention of Violent Extremism
The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence is marking a major milestone in 2025: 15 years of advancing international cooperation to counter chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks.
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
For 10 years, SEACOP has helped Caribbean nations tackle maritime trafficking through trust, training and regional cooperation.
- Threat area
- Fight against Organised Crime
Moldova’s Mock Trial strengthened the legal response to CBRN crimes, equipping prosecutors and law enforcement with hands-on training to investigate and prosecute cases effectively.
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
The first high-level conference on "International Judicial Cooperation in Countering Terrorism: Challenges and Future Prospects for Action" took place from 9 to 11 February 2025, marking a significant milestone in technical cooperation between the League of Arab States and the European Union.
- Threat area
- Counter-Terrorism, Prevention of Violent Extremism
The EU is stepping up its efforts to combat environmental crime, a rapidly growing global issue.
- Threat area
- Fight against Organised Crime