The new EU counter-terrorism Agenda: preemptive security through the anticipation of terrorist events

This article argues that the new EU Counter-Terrorism Agenda is based on logics of anticipatory action. Three types action are central to development counter-terrorism identified: preparedness, precaution and preemption. We argue while original Strategy contained a mixture these three forms action, places renewed emphasis preemptive measures with preparedness given less prominence. The reinforcing security practice most vividly reflected in CT Agenda's Anticipate workstream, which emphasises utility computer-based technologies, including Artificial Intelligence algorithms, as key dimensions response terrorism. identifies challenges transparency effectiveness arise when applying technologies counter-terrorism, highlighting importance regulatory oversight if EU's commitment policies respect fundamental rights be guaranteed.