"Europe has a long and tragic history of mostly domestic terrorism"
- Gijs de Vries
About this Quote
This quote by Gijs de Vries talks to the long and tragic history of terrorism in Europe. It suggests that the majority of terrorism in Europe has been domestic in nature, indicating that it has been perpetrated by people or groups within the very same nation or area. This remains in contrast to international terrorism, which is committed by individuals or groups from outside the country or region. This quote highlights the fact that terrorism has been a significant issue in Europe for many years, and that it has had a disastrous influence on the lives of many people. It also functions as a pointer that terrorism is a worldwide issue, which it is essential to take actions to avoid it from happening in the future.
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