The drug situation in the EU is complex and needs a balanced and multidisciplinary approach that integrates different policy areas and sectors of society. Security, health, and social measures, grounded on scientific evidence, must address various aspects like preparedness and scientific research, law enforcement, health prevention and treatment,  environmental harms, political, social and economic factors, technology, and international cooperation. A people-centred and human rights-based approach is at the heart of EU drugs policy. 

EU coordination on drugs policy
The EU is taking strategic and operational measures to reduce drug supply, demand and drug-related harms by working closely with all partners at national and international level, EU institutions, bodies and agencies, as well as civil society organisations. 

The role of the Commission’s Coordinator against drug trafficking is to strengthen internal coordination across Commission services, oversee the implementation of EU strategic documents on drug trafficking, foster close cooperation with Member States and EU agencies, and provide policy advice and guidance on the EU’s evolving priorities in this area. 

The European Union Drugs Agency and Europol (the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation) play a central role in the drugs field in the EU and internationally. Law enforcement action against drug trafficking is coordinated through EMPACT (European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats). Drugs-related health damage is addressed through prevention, treatment,care services and harm reduction. Through the EU Drugs Strategy, the EU coordinates evidence-based, balanced and integrated measures with EU countries and  speaks with one voice internationally....