U.S., European military chiefs call for better data-sharing against terrorism

Commander of U.S. Forces in Europe, General Curtis Scaparrotti (R) speaks during U.S.-led NATO troops welcoming ceremony at polygon near Orzysz, Poland, April 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

WIESBADEN, Germany (Reuters) - Top military officials from the United States and Europe called on Wednesday for better information-sharing to fight terrorism and regular coordinating meetings for justice officials.

"Terrorism is a transregional problem and presents a clear and present danger to us all," U.S. General Curtis Scaparrotti, commander of U.S. European Command, told reporters after the first gathering of European defence chiefs to focus specifically on countering violent extremism.