International Jihadism Conference in Vienna: "Tackling Jihadism Together"

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Ministers from Austria, the Western Balkans & Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos gathered in Vienna to tackle Jihadism. Austrian FM Kurz: "Tackling Jihadism is an urgent task for all of us - we're in this together!" Avramopoulos: "Need to transform common will into common action".

Sebastian Kurz: "Tackling Jihadism is an urgent task for all of us - we're in this together!" / Picture: © Dimitris Avramopoulos, Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship

Statement by Commissioner Avramopoulos following the international ministerial conference "Tackling Jihadism Together" in Vienna

Tackling jihadism and home-grown radicalisation is a challenge that we face today across borders. Let me, therefore, start by thanking Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner and Minister Sebastian Kurz for organising this very important and timely conference,…