Analysis of Radicalisation Prevention Policies From the Perspective of Educommunication in Mediterranean Countries

Abstract

The fight against radicalisation is gaining prominence on international agendas. Europe proposes multilevel actions, where “educommunication” helps to prevent hate speech, as it is a tool that contributes to the formation of a critical public opinion in the 4.0 era. The aim of this chapter is to analyse the attitudes that define interculturally competent citizenship and their presence in the radicalisation prevention policies of three Mediterranean countries: France, Portugal, and Spain. Elements related to openness, respect, civic-mindedness, self-efficacy, and tolerance are analysed. The results show that the plans analysed show differences in 1) the presence or absence of victims in the attacks committed in the territory and 2) the presence of the Muslim population in the territory over a period of time. Furthermore, the analysis has led to the conclusion that it is necessary to promote cross-cutting policies for the prevention of radicalisation that address identity aspects.