In 2025, the European Union will adopt a new EU Drug Strategy that will define priorities for 2026–2030. As this critical moment approaches, we call for a shift towards a balanced, health-focused, and human rights-based approach to drug policy.

To support this effort, we are launching the EU Drug Policy Campaign 2025, coordinated by C-EHRN in collaboration with the Eurasian Harm Reduction Association (EHRA), International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC), and Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR). The campaign is accompanied by the publication of a new policy paper, a communication and advocacy toolkit, and an upcoming webinar on June 26, 2025, organised on the Support Don’t Punish Global Day of Action.

Policy Paper: Harm Reduction Works!

The new policy paper outlines urgent recommendations for the EU and Member States, including:

• Making drug use an EU health priority
• Ensuring a balanced EU Drug Strategy 2026–2030
• Establishing dedicated EU-level funding for harm reduction
• Prioritising decriminalisation and responsible regulation

Communication Package & Advocacy Toolkit

This toolkit supports civil society and national stakeholders to engage with policymakers at both the EU and national levels. It includes:

• A Canva template for translating the policy paper
• Ready-to-use social media content and visuals
• Customisable email templates for outreach
• Advocacy tips and ideas for national action

Join Our Webinar

We are hosting a webinar on: June 26, 2025 | 12:00–13:00 CEST, coinciding with the Support Don’t Punish Global Day of Action.

We will present the campaign’s goals and share ways civil society organisations and allies can get involved.