Young people in danger: radicalization through loneliness and extremism!

Young people in danger: radicalization through loneliness and extremism!

Linz, Österreich - The concerns about the increasing hostility against Muslims are increasing, especially after the latest acts of violence. Murat Baser, the spokesman for the Austrian Linz Islamic Federation (ALIF), comments and emphasizes that young people have to be sensitized in mosques and religious education in order to keep extremist thoughts away. It is terrifying how difficult it is to reach young Muslims from Syria and Afghanistan, who often live in isolation and rarely seek contact with community events. Efgani Dönmez from the Family center Dialog reports that digital street workers were launched to counter online radicalization, which, according to Baser, is an essential task of the authorities in order to achieve endangered young people early

risk of radicalization among young people

More and more young people who are already faced with extremist views are looked after by organizations such as restarting in Wels. According to Josef Landerl, the head of restart Upper Austria, it is terrifyingly often 15- or 16-year-olds who are on trial due to radical thought. A probation officer reports that radicalization can take place within a few weeks. Isolation and the feeling of not belonging do not help to endanger young people. These developments make it clear how important it is to take preventive measures to support young people.

At the political level, Secretary of State Claudia Plakolm is concerned with the concerns that prevail in young people in Austria. Inflation, ownership and the tone in politics are discussed in their frequent contacts about social media. Plakolm emphasizes the importance of confidence and courage for the future and mentioned the project "Healthy from the Crisis", which helped almost 9,000 young people last year. Despite the challenges, she emphasizes that there is a lot of potential, especially with regard to climate protection and economic transformation. She looks at the need to give young couples access to their own four walls, and criticizes the failed coalition negotiations on real estate transfer tax. Tips emphasized that the political discourse on young people must be intensified.