EU report highlights ongoing IS threat

The Islamic State group is likely to carry out new attacks in the European Union in the near future, probably targeting countries that are members of the US-led coalition fighting the extremist organization in Syria and Iraq, EU police agency Europol said in a report published on Friday.

"Estimates from some intelligence services indicate several dozen people directed by IS group may be currently present in Europe with a capability to commit terrorist attacks," according to the report, which draws on counterterrorism intelligence from around Europe and also cites media reports and previously publicized calls by IS leaders for attacks.

But the group is also adept at inspiring marginalized youths, some of whom may have mental health problems, and inciting them to carry out attacks.