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France’s Antiterror Prosecutor Says Threat Is ‘Very Present’ as 2025 Caseload Nears Five-Year Peak

He reports a shift toward self‑radicalized, younger suspects driven by online propaganda.

Overview

  • National antiterror prosecutors count at least three jihadist attacks in France this year, including two that caused deaths.
  • The number of procedures opened is among the highest in the past five years, signaling sustained investigative activity.
  • Since January 1, authorities have charged 17 minors in terrorism cases, approaching the 19 recorded in all of 2024.
  • Officials describe growing autonomization of would‑be attackers with less direct contact with groups such as Islamic State.
  • Five procedures linked to far‑right terrorism have been opened in 2025 as that threat strand develops.