Right-wing extremist actor
Far-right groups can differ from one another to a significant extent. They have no fixed ideology. What they have in common is that they object to "foreigners" and defend "native people". However, these groups often have differing ideas about what they consider "foreign" or "native".
Note: a perpetrator or actor doesn't have causes or effects, but motives and methods. Therefore, the causes and effects listed here should be interpreted accordingly.
Risks and causes
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What can you do?
There are no specific recommendations for this risk.
Check out our general advice to follow before, during, and after an emergency.
Right-wing extremists can spread false information. Be critical of the information you read online. Read tips here on how to deal with misleading information.
Impact and probability
The figures relating to probability and impact describe a large-scale far-right actor. The BNRA theoretically describes such a scenario as follows:
- There are hybrid or distinct groups.
- They are often small groups, primarily present online, which quickly disintegrate.
- Cooperation between different groups cannot be ruled out. These may be far-right groups among themselves, but also, for example, hooligans or members of motorcycle gangs.
How should you interpret these results?
Within the BNRA, experts assessed three scenarios for each risk: considerable, major or extreme. On each page, you will find the results of the scenario with the highest score based on the combination of likelihood and impact. This does not mean that this scenario will occur or is the most likely. Read more here about how to correctly interpret the results.
Probability
Moderate
Human impact
Very weak
Societal impact
Very weak
Environmental impact
No impact
Financial impact
Very weak
What do the authorities do?
Various public partners and security services work together on a daily basis in the fight against terrorism, extremism and radicalisation, for example the Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis (CUTA), State Security, the Federal Police, the General Intelligence and Security Service, Defence, etc.
They exchange information, implement the strategy to combat terrorism and extremism, including the radicalisation process (T.E.R. strategy), and cooperate with foreign intelligence services.
CUTA also provides ad hoc and strategic threat assessments on a scale of 1 to 4.
- Level 1 - the threat is low
- Level 2 - the threat is moderate
- Level 3 - the threat is serious
- Level 4 - the threat is very serious
Based on these analyses, visible and less visible precautionary and protective measures are taken to protect the population, individuals and important institutions
In the event of a terrorist attack or hostage-taking, Belgium has a national emergency plan. Such an attack or hostage-taking generally has a national impact and requires an immediate response. For security reasons, the contents of the emergency plan have not been made public.