A continuous dialogue between the European Union and Lebanon has been focusing, for several years, on security and counter-terrorism. Aligned with the European Neighborhood Policy and the European Union Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy, an agreed roadmap addresses the areas of counter-terrorism, justice and law enforcement, countering terrorism financing and violent extremism, among others.

The project “Advance Counter Terrorism for Lebanon security” ) aims at contributing to improved citizens security against terrorism based on rule of law and human rights.

Three specific objectives are pursued:
SO 1: Improved national response against terrorism in line with international standards
SO 2: Improved cyber-security and protection and response against cyber-terrorism
SO 3: Improved application of rights-based approach to Counter Terrorism (CT)/ Violent Extremism (VE) cases by law enforcement officials and Courts.

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