Threats to Security
Anthropogenic risks in the European Union. Accidents, Security and Emerging threats

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Threats to Security
Anthropogenic risks in the European Union. Accidents, Security and Emerging threats

Author : Philippe QUEVAUVILLER

Publication date: October 10, 2026 | Lire en français

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3. Threats to Security

Security-related risks are characterized by their intentional, evolving, and often transnational nature. Analyzing the evolution of threats—whether they stem from terrorism, hybrid strategies, cyberattacks, or the potential use of nuclear, radiological, biological, or chemical (NRBC) agents—is an essential prerequisite for strengthening prevention, protection, and response measures.

3.1 The Evolution of Risks

From a security perspective, Europe faces an increasingly uncertain and unstable world. In the East, countries are grappling with military, economic, political, and energy security threats and vulnerabilities. In North Africa, the Sahel region, and the Middle East, armed conflicts and political instability are intensifying. The spread of lawless areas has created a vacuum in which...

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