EMCDDA drug report warns of new trends in Europe’s illicit drugs environment
Potent synthetic substances, new drug mixtures and changing patterns of use pose a growing threat in Europe. These are among…
Encryption in criminal matters: 1st report by the Innovation Hub for Internal Security
The report stresses the balance that needs to be struck between securing private communications and fundamental rights, while enabling investigations…
EMCDDA: European Drug Report 2024 online launch
Lisbon, 3 June 2024 How is Europe’s opioid market evolving? What substances are causing the...
EMCDDA: Wastewater data from 88 European cities reveal cocaine detections on the rise
The latest findings from the largest European project in the science of wastewater analysis are released today in Wastewater analysis and…
Europol and EMCDDA spotlight drug-related violence in latest market overview
Extreme drug-related violence is putting a strain on local communities and society, and corruption is facilitating drug trafficking and undermining…
EMCDDA and Europol: Heroin and opioids endanger health and security in Europe
2024 EU drug markets analysis from the EMCDDA and Europol: What are the latest changes in the EU opioids market?…
EMCDDA and Europol publish 2023 EU Drug Markets Analysis
Cannabis products are becoming increasingly potent and diverse, while collaboration between criminal groups is creating new security risks in Europe.…
ECDC: Key strategies to prevent infections in injecting drug user
Six interventions, one aim: to prevent and control infections among people who inject drugs. In new public health guidance released…
Amphetamine: EU production analysis raises environmental concerns
Amphetamine is the most common synthetic stimulant available in Europe, constituting a large and stable market worth a minimum of EUR…
EMCDDA: First EUPC training in English for Caribbean countries
Today, 21 experts from eight Caribbean countries (Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname)…
EU Council gives final green light to creation of EU drugs agency
The Council today adopted a legislative act which will replace the existing European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction…
EMCDDA Webinar: Young people and drug use — how can we keep them safe?
Objective: To explore different professional perspectives on ‘what to do’ with young people who have...
EU Drugs Agency: Upgrade approved by the EU Parliament
Link Extended powers including risk and threat assessments Agency charged with monitoring, preparedness, data analysis...
EMCDDA: New report on cannabis laws in Europe
What forms of cannabis regulation are under consideration in Europe? What types of cannabis are controlled? Are cosmetic and wellness…
EMCDDA: New cannabinoid HHC in the spotlight as market evolves
Lisbon, 17.04.2023 A closely monitored substance by the name of hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) is the focus...
EMCDDA stakeholders discuss international cooperation ahead of new agency mandate
Lisbon, 19.04.2023 Strategic partnerships and international cooperation perspectives will be the focus of an EMCDDA...
New report: The future of drug monitoring in Europe until 2030
Lisbon, 12 April 2023 Analysing potential futures to support decision-making today is an approach increasingly...
Deal on EU Drugs Agency: EMCDDA with enhanced powers
Brussels, 28 March 2023 Extended powers including risk and threat assessments Agency charged with monitoring,...
EMCDDA: Wastewater samples from over 100 European cities reveal latest drug-taking trends
Lisbon 22.03.2023 The latest findings from the largest European project in the science of wastewater...
Early drug warning systems: EMCDDA participates in Latin American meeting
Lisbon 09.12.2022 This week, the EMCDDA participated in a meeting ‘Early warning systems in response...
Port of Antwerp welcomes officials following continued rise in cocaine seizures
Lisbon 07.02.2023 (07.02.2023) European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson is visiting the Port of...
MEPs endorse a broader mandate for the EMCDDA
Lisbon 01.12.2022 Today, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from the Civil Liberties Committee (LIBE) adopted...
Belgian Interior Minister discusses safety and security with EMCDDA
Lisbon 13.12.2022 Belgian Minister of the Interior, Institutional Reform and Democratic Renewal, Ms Annelies Verlinden,...
EU Drugs Agency: MEPs give the green light to a more powerful agency
Brussels, 1 December 2022 On Thursday, MEPs endorsed a broader mandate for the European Monitoring...
Leading experts to review “Global Addictions” in an interconnected world
Lisbon 15.11.2022 Leading international experts in the field of addiction science will gather in Lisbon...
Ukraine: EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies present concrete support
23 August 2022 The European Union agencies active in the field of justice and home...
EU Commissioner Johansson discusses Europol Organised Crime Threat Assessment Report in Lisbon
Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson will be in Lisbon on Monday 12 April for a series...