Study information came from news media coverage and government documents. The analysis indicates that terrorism is likely to increase in Europe and that neither the European community, governments, nor foreign-based interests operating in Europe will be prepared for this onslaught. Various countries have announced a hard stance against terrorists, passed law, applied pressure to supporting countries, attempted economic sanctions, conducted covert operations, and used military intervention with only limited success. Europe's history suggests that the realignment of international borders, the restructuring of governmental systems, and the restaffing of existing systems are a seemingly continuous series of processes. Although the techniques and technology of terrorism may change with time, the political causes and social effects and governmental responses remain relatively consistent. The most effective solution is probably one that governments and law enforcement agencies have disregarded: education of the public about who and what terrorists are, what their goals are, and what they do to accomplish these goals. Only the public's refusal to be terrorized can stop terrorism. Notes and 17 references