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EU figures show that the majority of terrorist attacks is due to separatist and nationalist movements (Photo: digitaledinges)

Europe is still a pretty safe place to be

Every day on my way to work, I get the feeling of being under siege. I walk past armed soldiers standing guard in front of embassies and government buildings; and I see police cars rushing by with blaring sirens.

It's for my own security, I keep telling myself. Because Europe is facing a new threat called "radical Islam". And so I get carried away by the wave of security paranoia currently sweeping through Europe. And the only thing which helps is a strong dose of realism.

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

EU figures show that the majority of terrorist attacks is due to separatist and nationalist movements (Photo: digitaledinges)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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