South East Europe

Publications12 April 2026

Civil society space under threat in EECA - Contribution to the Draft General Comment No. 38 on ICCPR Article 22 (Freedom of association)

This joint civil society submission warns that restrictive laws and funding barriers are undermining the rights and operations of organisations supporting people who use drugs and other marginalised communities.

Publications12 April 2026

New drug trends: Insights from focus group discussions - Civil society monitoring of harm reduction in Europe 2025

C-EHRN highlights shifting drug trends across Europe, noting the rising prevalence of polydrug use, potent synthetic substances, and the critical need for adapted harm reduction services.

News12 April 2026

INCB's Sevil Atasoy: 'Drug policies should be shaped on the basis of human rights and public health'

Türkiye has re-nominated Prof. Sevil Atasoy for re-election to the International Narcotics Control Board, highlighting her extensive experience and commitment to human-centred, evidence-based global drug policies.

Publications1 April 2026

EUDA Single programming document 2026-2028

The EU Drugs Agency outlines its priorities, focusing on the concept of preparedness to health and security challenges.

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.

Publications13 December 2025

Beyond numbers: Regional report highlights gaps and resilience in harm reduction across South-Eastern Europe

EHRA provide a comparative assessment of harm reduction across Southeastern Europe, positioning political commitment and financing as critical to closing gaps.

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.

Publications23 November 2025

EU Strategy for Civil Society

The EU’s new Civil Society Strategy delivers a boost to frontline organisations and underlines the commitment to protecting civil society space, fostering official mechanisms of engagement with EU institutions, and supporting funding.

Events

Policy webinar: advancing universal health coverage for people who use drugs

10 October 2025 - 10 October 2025

On World Mental Health Day, discover how we can make Universal Health Coverage truly inclusive and equitable for people who use drugs.

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