The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) today launched the new EUDA Health and Security Threat Assessment System (ETAS), designed to strengthen Europe’s preparedness for serious and emerging drug-related threats and to support coordinated responses. Foreseen under the EUDA regulation, the service was unveiled at the meeting of the Heads of Reitox national focal points (NFPs), taking place this week in Lisbon, bringing together representatives from across Europe.
ETAS will help EU Member States identify, assess and respond to drug-related health and security threats linked to drug…
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This week, the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) is organising the second annual meeting of the European Drug Alert System (EDAS) to review progress, exchange experiences and set priorities for the year ahead. Foreseen under the EUDA regulation, EDAS is a new operational service designed to strengthen preparedness and response to serious drug-related risks across Europe.
EDAS allows for the rapid exchange of information and the dissemination of risk communications, that may include options for response. While complementing the EU Early Warning System (EWS) on new psychoactive substances (…
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Today, the EUDA met online with partners from the Western Balkans, European Neighbourhood Policy countries (1), Chile and Peru to exchange knowledge on early-warning systems (EWS) and responses to new psychoactive substances (NPS).
The meeting focused on sharing experiences, building capacity and supporting the development of national EWS. Participants shared updates on the NPS situation in their countries, highlighting emerging substances, reporting challenges and presenting national responses to address them. The EUDA also showcased its latest tools and services supporting early-…
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Alexis Goosdeel, Executive Director of the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA), and Dr. Alexander Caudarella, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), are pleased to announce the signing of a Working Arrangement at the ‘Issues of Substance’ conference between their respective organizations. This milestone builds on the productive collaboration initiated during the EUDA’s first official visit to Canada in 2024 and marks a new chapter in advancing evidence-informed, people-centered approaches to substance use and addiction.
The European Union and…
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Today, the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) had the pleasure to welcome Mr Bernard Quintin, Minister of Security and the Interior, in charge of Beliris (1). The focus of the visit was on public safety and security.
Mr Quintin, who has served as Minister since February 2025, was accompanied by a delegation of Belgian dignitaries, including H.E. Bart Lammens, Ambassador of Belgium to Portugal.
During the visit, the Minister received briefings on the agency’s work — following its expanded mandate in July 2024 — as well as on the latest trends in the areas of security and drug markets.
Drug-…
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Today, the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) is honoured to be welcoming Dubravka Šuica, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean.
Commissioner Šuica is responsible for advancing the European Union’s partnerships with the Mediterranean region and countries across the Southern Neighbourhood area, fostering cooperation…
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How can foresight help Europe stay ahead of tomorrow’s challenges? This question is at the heart of Futures Week, currently under way at the EU Drugs Agency (EUDA) in Lisbon. The agency is hosting a series of events over the coming days in its role as chair of the ‘futures cluster’ of the EU Agencies Network on Scientific Advice (EU-ANSA) (1). Meanwhile, in Brussels, the European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) is holding its annual European Foresight Days, co-hosted by the European Commission and the European Parliament.
12 November | Foresight publication — Activities kick…
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The EUDA and the Greek Reitox national focal point are co-hosting this week in Athens the annual meeting of the Project Advisory Committee (PAC) of the EU4Monitoring Drugs II (EU4MD II) project (1).
Kicking off today, the two-day event brings together representatives from 13 European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) partner countries, the European Commission and EUDA staff to review progress and plan strategic priorities for 2026–2027.
The theme of this year’s meeting — Strengthening cooperation with civil society to enhance preparedness across the ENP region — reflects the priorities of the…
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This week, EUDA Executive Director, Alexis Goosdeel, will present the latest insights on the European drug situation to members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE).
In his presentation, Mr Goosdeel will highlight the current and emerging challenges posed by the drugs problem today, including the persistence of the drug market, the rise in stimulant use and the increase in drug-related violence. He will also discuss societal vulnerabilities linked to the phenomenon and the importance of building resistance through holistic, human rights-…
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