NRW Debates Youth Radicalization After Teen's Arrest for Terror Plot

A 15-year-old from Wuppertal is in custody under suspicion of planning attacks, prompting calls for stronger measures against Islamist influencers.

The arrest of a 15-year-old in Wuppertal has sparked a debate in the NRW Landtag about the radicalization of youth through social media.
FDP officials highlight the role of platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram in spreading extremist ideologies to young people.
The suspect is accused of planning attacks on Jewish sites and possibly during a school trip to the Netherlands, though specifics remain unclear.
Calls have been made for the NRW government to intensify prevention efforts and improve monitoring of potential threats.
Currently, 34 foreign nationals in NRW are identified as deportable threats, but logistical challenges hinder their removal.