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Visit of the Ambassador of Serbia

On the 8th of April, the EMCDDA will be receiving a courtesy visit of H.E. Ambassador of Serbia Ana Ilić.

Mortality in People Who Use Drugs (PWUD): Epidemiology-Prevention-Treatment

The Conference Mortality in People Who Use Drugs (PWUD): Epidemiology-Prevention-Treatment will be held at the University Mental Health Research Institute (UMHRI). Mr Alexis Goosdeel, EMCDDA Director, and Ms Isabelle Giraudon, Principal scientific...

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8th International Conference: Security, Democracy & Cities

20.03.2024 to 22.03.2024

The 8th edition of the conference will be held in Brussels, under the auspices of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The EMCDDA will be represented by its...

Brussels, Belgium

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Work programmes and strategies

Single programming document 2024–2026

This single programming document (SPD) covers the period 2024-2026. It is presented in line with guidelines for the SPD and the consolidated annual activity report of decentralised agencies that were adopted by...

2024, 2025, 2026

Charting a new course: EMCDDA work programme 2024–2026

Message from the Director 1/2024 I am delighted to announce today the publication of the latest EMCDDA work programme, which outlines our activities for 2024–2026 . This programme represents a milestone in...

New report — Heroin and other opioids pose substantial threat to health and security in Europe

What are the latest changes in the EU opioids market? How are global geopolitical developments impacting supply? Are heroin trafficking routes changing? To what extent do synthetic opioids pose a threat to...

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Season’s greetings and warm wishes for a peaceful 2024

As the curtain falls on 2023, we look back on a year steeped in significance for the EMCDDA. While we commemorated 30 years since the agency's creation, we also prepared for a...

Visit: Head of Mission European Investment Bank

The Head of EIB Group Office in Portugal, Mr João Fonseca Santos, visits the EMCDDA on 11 January.

Lisbon, Portugal

Cannabis buds

New analysis highlights greater diversity of cannabis products, rising potency, and security risks posed by Europe's largest illicit drug market

Cannabis products are becoming increasingly potent and diverse, while collaboration between criminal groups is creating new security risks in Europe. These are among the conclusions of a new analysis — EU Drug...

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Presentation of the European Drug Report to the LIBE Committee

The Director of the EMCDDA, Mr Alexis Goosdeel, presents the main findings of the European Drug Report (EDR) 2023 to the members of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs...

Brussels, Belgium