Minister Gloden Discusses Terrorist Threats With EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator

On Friday 30 January 2026, Luxembourg’s Minister of Home Affairs, Léon Gloden, met with EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Bartjan Wegter during a working visit to the Grand Duchy to discuss developments in the terrorist threat.

According to the ministry, the discussions focused in particular on online radicalisation, including that of minors, violent extremism and nihilistic violence, as well as the use of new technologies by terrorist groups.

On this occasion, Léon Gloden underlined the importance of cross-border cooperation and effective information exchange between EU member states: “In the face of technologically sophisticated threats, only efficient information sharing makes it possible to combat organised crime and terrorism effectively. The contributions of the European Union and Luxembourg demonstrate our shared commitment to security and border management. Data is the gold of the 21st century.”

Bartjan Wegter added: “Today, terrorism is being instrumentalised to weaken our democracies. The EU must invest in European, interoperable and resilient technologies to respond to the full range of threats, including hybrid ones. In the digital space, no member state can act alone against radicalisation, online hatred and disinformation. European cooperation, notably with Luxembourg, is a political necessity and a strategic imperative: our union is our strength.”

In conclusion, the ministry noted that both parties reaffirmed international and European cooperation as an essential lever in responding to an ever-evolving terrorist threat landscape, stressing that Schengen is not the problem but the solution.