Is ISIS about to take over Europe and security experts says 10,000 members have left for Europe to rape and murder for ISIS

Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz (L) in EU general meeting

Around 10,000 people from European countries have "set out to rape and murder in Syria and Iraq" under the Islamic State, the new chairman of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has said.

Sebastian Kurz made the remarks during his first speech in his new role, warning that those who return from the Middle East countries pose an "enormous danger" to Europe.

Mr Kurz, who is also Austria’s foreign minister said that stronger action against terrorism by radicalized and extremist Islamists was needed across all the 57 member states that comprise the group.

He told the Permanent Council: 'We know that around 10,000 people from the OSCE area have set out to rape and murder in Syria and Iraq.

“They are also an enormous danger when they return.”

“We want to contribute to strengthening co-operative security and defusing existing conflicts.”

The 30-year-old politician wanted to particularly focus on young people who were being radicalized.

He said: “Youth is the population group most widely affected by radicalization in its various forms.

“As a politician or decision maker it is therefore crucial to listen to youth.

“As the Chairman of the OSCE I want to go even one step further we must give a voice to youth and let them become a partner in our efforts to counter violent extremism.

“We must work together to identify and address root causes and triggers for the seduction and radicalization of young people.

“And we must empower our youth to address this phenomenon in our societies.

“Tolerance and respect will enhance their resilience against these con men.”

He added: “Armed conflicts continue to take thousands of lives, and have caused displacement and devastation in recent years.

Mr Kurtz proposed that member states exchange their knowledge about de-radicalization programmes and learn from one another.

Peter Neumann, from King’s College, London, who is a terrorism expert has been appointed to co-ordinate the various approaches as an OSCE Special Representative on Countering Radicalization and Violent Extremism.

Part of his new strategy would see Austria take up a role of political “bridge builder” as a way of improving relations between East and West.

He said: “Austria will be true to its role as a bridge builder, a place of dialogue, and will act with openness and as an honest broker.

“Only together we can ensure the security and stability in the OSCE region.

“We need a strong organisation that has the ability to act, that can effectively, efficiently and quickly fulfill all the tasks delegated to it by the 57 participating States.”

The OSCE incorporates a number of countries across the globe and not just in Europe.

Along with the likes of the UK, France and Germany the likes of the United States, Russia and Mongolia are also members.

It is the world’s largest regional security organisation with the aim of securing “stability, peace and democracy”.

Mr Kurz became one of the world’s youngest ever Foreign Ministers of any country when he was appointed on December 16, 2013 at the age of 27.