www.mediafax.ro/externe/nu-e-joc-europol-a-identif

Authorities from 16 countries reported over 9,000 links to violent extremist and terrorist materials on 47 social media and gaming platforms during a coordinated Europol operation. The investigation focused on the use of online games for extremist propaganda and youth recruitment. Europol's Internet Content Reporting Unit collaborated with Spain to target communities using online games to promote violent extremist ideologies. Identified materials included jihadist, far-right, far-left, and anarchist extremism. The operation highlighted the risk of radicalization through interactive gaming experiences, particularly among minors. This initiative follows a similar operation in 2025, emphasizing the ongoing threat of criminal organizations exploiting gaming platforms for recruitment.