Eurasia

Publications24 February 2026

Shrinking civic space and marginalized populations in Eastern Europe & Central Asia

EHRA and partners analyse how shrinking civic space and punitive legal frameworks are undermining community-led HIV and TB responses in the region, directly impacting LGBTQI+ people, people who use drugs, sex workers, and people living with HIV.

IDPC in the Media20 February 2026

Hungary can’t pick and choose EU positions abroad, top court says after cannabis vote

Thumb: Courthouse News Service

News12 February 2026

Why Europe should avoid the trap of repressive drug policy

The European Commission’s proposed 2026–2030 EU Drugs Strategy shifts emphasis toward enforcement and border control, prompting calls to prioritise harm reduction, housing, community-based care and rights-based approaches.

News27 January 2026

Hungary infringed EU law by voting against the Council’s common position regarding the rescheduling of cannabis, EU Court rules

The European Commission may seek financial penalties if it considers that Hungary fails to comply with the judgment.

News11 December 2025

Dance for freedom: Rave revolution in front of the Hungarian Parliament

Thousands gathered to protest Hungary's escalating police harassment of musicians, clubs and young people.

News10 December 2025

New EU Drug Strategy risks undermining health, harm reduction and human rights - Joint letter by 84 civil society organisations

We join 83 organisations urging EU Member States to revise the proposed Drug Strategy and reject a trafficking-only Action Plan, to ensure harm reduction, health and human rights remain central to EU drug policy.

Blog7 December 2025

Why Member States must rebalance the EU Drug Strategy – before it’s too late

The European Commission's new Drug Strategy promotes a worrying security-driven 'drug threat' narrative that fails to prioritise health and human rights over punishment.

Events

Harm reduction across South-Eastern Europe: struggle and hope beyond the numbers

Online

25 November 2025

This webinar examines the crossroads facing harm reduction in South-Eastern Europe, shining a light on service shutdowns, innovation, and the community resilience keeping people alive.

Events

Harnessing international advocacy for national progress: regional and international advocacy tactics for civil society to influence national policies

Online

18 November 2025

A RESILIENT project workshop offering tools, case studies, and practice for civil society in EECA to use regional and international advocacy to influence national policy and protect civic space.

News23 October 2025

Weaponising the drug war: Police raid opposition candidate in Budapest

A recent search of the home of Hungarian political candidate Alexander Horváth highlights how drug-related accusations can be used as a tool for political intimidation.

Events

Scaling up naloxone access in Europe: overcoming challenges

Online

5 November 2025

This webinar highlights progress, persistent barriers, and advocacy efforts to expand this harm reduction intervention's life-saving availability.

News15 October 2025

Ukraine declares support for harm reduction internationally as a new CND member and in the national drug strategy to 2030

Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine reaffirms its commitment to evidence- and rights-based drug policy, expanding harm reduction, access to essential medicines and mental health support under its new Strategy to 2030.

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