Ad
Only five experts in each EU state are allowed to access the portal (Photo: EUobserver)

EU to strengthen surveillance of terrorist websites

The European Union wants to strengthen its monitoring of militant Islamic websites, saying the internet plays a major role in the running and communication network of terrorist organisations.

EU ambassadors gathering for their weekly meeting in Brussels on Wednesday (30 May) decided that a newly established online police portal "needs to be further strengthened" to combat terrorism, according to press reports.

The high-security portal - named "Check the Web" - was launched earlier...

To read this story, log in or subscribe

Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.

Already a member? Login
Only five experts in each EU state are allowed to access the portal (Photo: EUobserver)

Tags

Ad
Ad
Ad