The first European Conference on Drug-Related Violence drew to a close today, culminating in a powerful Call to action delivered by EUDA Executive Director Alexis Goosdeel. Over two days, leading experts and policymakers engaged in dynamic discussions, addressing the multifaceted challenges of this phenomenon. The issues explored ranged from public safety and health implications, to responses and innovative strategies and interventions. The focus of the event was how to break the cycle of drug-related violence and build a better future.
The conference's closing session featured…
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Today, the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) is convening the inaugural meeting of its newly established network of forensic and toxicological laboratories, a key initiative outlined in its new mandate. This network will play a critical role in supporting EU preparedness on drugs.
The primary purpose of today’s meeting is to review initial progress in setting up the network and to outline its operational framework. It will also provide a platform for experts from across Europe to connect, exchange views and best practice, and explore ongoing challenges in the drugs field. The meeting will…
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The European Union and Chile took a significant step forward in addressing drug-related challenges today, with the signing of a Working Arrangement between the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) and the Servicio Nacional para la Prevención y Rehabilitación del Consumo de Drogas y Alcohol (SENDA)(1).
The agreement was signed in Santiago de Chile by EUDA Executive Director, Alexis Goosdeel, and National Director of SENDA, Natalia Riffo Alonso. Following a favourable opinion of the European Commission, the EUDA Management Board mandated the Executive Director to sign the agreement in June 2024…
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