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Although some counter-terrorism initiatives were taken following the establishment of an area of freedom, security and justice (1997)106, the fight against terrorism only became a major policy concern after the 9/11 attacks. While the European Parliament Resolution of 5 September 2001 determined the role of the EU in the fight against terrorism107, the Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the fight against terrorism constituted the first main binding instrument in the field at EU level. In particular, a consensus on a common legal definition of terrorism was reached for the first time at international level (Article 1), which allowed the EU to provide minimum rules and sentences for terrorist offense. In addition to the repression of terrorism, the 2002 Framework Decision asked Member States to take specific measures to provide assistance to victims of terrorism108 and their family109.

Following this decision, we will see that the EU has adopted a series of provisions aimed at providing adequate support and assistance to direct (a) and indirect (b) victims of terrorism.