A February briefing by the EPRS highlights increasing gang violence in the EU, linked to competition among criminal groups. A worrying trend is the recruitment of minors into crime, prompting countries like Sweden to legislate against it. Eurostat data shows 10% of EU citizens experienced crime, with higher rates in Greece, the Netherlands, and Bulgaria. Greece faces a rise in football fan violence, while Croatia and others report low crime rates. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)