Belgium must do more to prevent its citizens from joining Islamic State

Among European countries, Belgian citizens account for one of the largest per capita shares of foreign Islamic State fighters in Syria and Iraq. Craig J. Willy writes on Belgian immigration and labour market policies in light of the threat posed by terrorism. He argues that Belgium could be doing substantially more to promote equal opportunities in employment and education, which would help improve the integration of migrants into Belgian society.

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ESO: Background information: Europe at risk of 'huge number' of returning jihadist fighters http://www.europeansources.info/record/europe-at-risk-of-huge-number-of-returning-jihadist-fighters/

ESO: Background information: Brussels shooting raises fears over European fighters returning from Syria http://www.europeansources.info/record/brussels-shooting-raises-fears-over-european-fighters-returning-from-syria/

ESO: Background information: Jewish museum in Brussels reopens four months after deadly shootings http://www.europeansources.info/record/jewish-museum-in-brussels-reopens-four-months-after-deadly-shootings/

ESO: Background information: Foiled Belgium terror attacks fuel fears of radical Islam in Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/foiled-belgium-terror-attacks-fuel-fears-of-radical-islam-in-europe/

EUObserver, 26.04.16: Mechelen: the Belgian city with no foreign fighters https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/133185

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