The European Commission launched a EUR 5 million call for projects under the Community Empowerment and Engagement Programme to protect young people and vulnerable groups from online terrorist and violent extremist content.

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• PrimaryEuropean Commission - NewsroomCall for proposals for the Community Empowerment and Engagement Programme launched on 26 February 2026, with publication date 13 March 2026, with an allocated budget of EUR 5 million to prevent and counter violent extremism and radicalisation
• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Home AffairsCall for proposals to prevent and counter violent extremism and radicalisation with EUR 5 million budget to protect youth and vulnerable groups from manipulation through violent extremist, terrorist, and other harmful content distributed via digital platforms