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This policy paper, published by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, provides a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted factors contributing to radicalisation and violent extremism. It categorises these factors into three analytical levels: • Micro-level: Individual factors such as personal grievances, identity crises, and psychological vulnerabilities. • Meso-level: Community and social network influences, including peer pressure and local dynamics. • Macro-level: Broader societal issues like political instability, socio-economic disparities, and global ideological movements. The paper aims to assist policymakers and practitioners in developing targeted interventions by understanding the complex interplay of these factors. It also includes an overview of six distinct radicalising personas to illustrate the diversity of pathways into extremism. In the contemporary context of rising polarisation and the proliferation of extremist ideologies, this publication offers timely insights into the root causes of radicalisation. By dissecting the issue across multiple levels, it underscores the importance of holistic approaches that engage individuals, communities, and societal structures. The inclusion of radicalising personas serves as a practical tool for community engagement initiatives, enabling tailored strategies to prevent radicalisation. In the contemporary context of rising polarisation and the proliferation of extremist ideologies, this publication offers timely insights into the root causes of radicalisation. By dissecting the issue across multiple levels, it underscores the importance of holistic approaches that engage individuals, communities, and societal structures. The inclusion of radicalising personas serves as a practical tool for community engagement initiatives, enabling tailored strategies to prevent radicalisation.