A Cairo criminal court has ruled to list the European Muslim Council and 35 other entities and 36 individuals on the terrorism list. This move comes as Europe intensifies its pursuit of the Muslim Brotherhood. The entities listed include the European Council for Fatwa and Research, the European Council for Imams, and the European Council for Muslim Families. These organizations are accused of promoting extremist ideology.
The decision to list these entities as terrorists was made amid a rise in terrorist attacks in Europe. According to Europol, there were 45 terrorist attacks in 10 European countries in 2025, resulting in five deaths and 81 injuries. The majority of these attacks were linked to extremist groups. Europol also reported that over 70% of those arrested for terrorist-related activities were involved in propaganda and support activities.
The European Muslim Council, which was founded in Brussels in 1989, has been identified as a key entity in the Muslim Brotherhood's European network. The council has been accused of promoting extremist ideology and has been linked to several terrorist organizations. In response to the growing threat, European countries have been taking steps to crack down on the Muslim Brotherhood and other extremist groups.
France has been at the forefront of the crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood. The French government has dissolved several organizations linked to the group and has frozen the assets of the European Institute for Human Sciences. The French interior minister, Laurent Nunez, has stated that the Muslim Brotherhood poses a threat to national security and has accused the group of promoting extremist ideology.
Other European countries, including Austria and Germany, have also taken steps to crack down on the Muslim Brotherhood. In Austria, the government has banned the use of symbols associated with extremist groups, including the Muslim Brotherhood. In Germany, the government has banned several organizations linked to the Muslim Brotherhood and has launched investigations into others.
The crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood comes as Europe faces a growing threat from extremist groups. According to Hans-Jakob Schindler, an expert on extremism, there are over 9,000 individuals in Germany who are affiliated with extremist groups, including the Muslim Brotherhood. The European Union has also been working to combat terrorism, including through the establishment of a new agency to coordinate counter-terrorism efforts.
The listing of the European Muslim Council and other entities as terrorists is a significant step in the fight against extremism in Europe. It reflects the growing concern among European governments about the threat posed by extremist groups and their ability to operate in the region. The move is also seen as a demonstration of the commitment of European governments to work together to combat terrorism and promote security in the region.
Key points
- The European Muslim Council and 35 other entities have been listed as terrorists by a Cairo criminal court.
- Europe is intensifying its pursuit of the Muslim Brotherhood amid a rise in terrorist attacks.
- The crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood reflects the growing concern among European governments about the threat posed by extremist groups.
