The EU is working on a public communication lexicon which blacklists the term "Islamic terrorism."
The "non-emotive lexicon for discussing radicalisation" should be submitted to EU leaders who will meet in June, according to press reports.
EU officials drafting the guidelines hope that the European Commission and the European Parliament will also endorse the linguistic code of conduct, which will be non-binding.
"Certainly 'Islamic terrorism' is something we will not use ...
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