Jihadist and ethno-nationalist terrorism and violent extremism The terrorist threat in Europe and Switzerland comes primarily from the jihadist movement and its two main actors, ‘Islamic State’ and al-Qaeda. ‘Islamic State’ and the individuals and small groups controlled or inspired by it continue to be the dominant threat. The threat posed by al-Qaeda persists. In Switzerland, the terrorist threat remains at a heightened level. Swiss nationals could also fall victim to kidnappings or attacks by terrorists in many places abroad. Ethno-nationalist terrorism and violent extremism remain relevant to the threat situation in Switzerland. The PKK, in particular, has the capacity to mobilise its supporters in Western Europe to take part in coordinated rallies and campaigns at short notice. This could lead to violence, particularly if Kurdish and Turkish nationalist groups were to come into contact with one another. o Terr r i sm al-Qaeda and its affiliates „Islamic state“ Terrorism funding PKK Kidnappings Jihad travellers Lone perpetrators/ small groups SIT UAT ION R E PORT 2 0 1 8 | FIS 31