ARTE Europe Weekly

Why Are So Many Young People Joining Gangs? (3x12)

Yayınlanma tarihi: Mar 27, 2025

In Sweden, a gang war has been raging for years, driven by the arms and drug trade. These gangs aren’t just recruiting young people—they rely on them. Many of these kids, some barely teenagers, see few prospects outside of crime, allowing criminal networks to thrive. Now, the European Parliament and law enforcement agencies in Brussels are pledging tougher crackdowns. But can they keep up with gangs that always seem one step ahead?