France Faces Heightened Terror Threat 10 Years After 2015 Attacks

Increased international tensions and evolving extremist tactics contribute to a significant rise in terrorism-related investigations in France.

The Parquet National Antiterroriste (PNAT) reports a 55% rise in jihadist-related investigations in 2024 compared to 2021, with 59 cases opened this year alone.
Concerns grow over the resurgence of ISIS following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria and the rise of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
French authorities highlight the increasing radicalization of younger individuals, with 18 minors implicated in terrorism cases in 2024, up from 15 in 2023.
The use of encrypted messaging apps and exposure to violent content online are identified as key drivers of youth radicalization.
Officials also monitor threats from far-right extremism and individuals from the North Caucasus region, including a focus on the Chechen community in France.