Arte: Why are so many young people joining gangs?

Across Europe, criminal gangs are on the rise—and their recruits are getting younger. More and more kids are being lured into crime, leaving authorities scrambling to understand why. Now, the EP and law enforcement agencies in Brussels are pledging tougher crackdowns. But can they keep up with gangs that often seem one step ahead?

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