Western Europe

Publications6 October 2025

Safeguarding rights in EU drug policy - Contribution to the European Commission's call for evidence on the EU drugs strategy and action plan against drug trafficking

IDPC calls on the European Commission to ensure the next Strategy is balanced, evidence-based, and rights-centred, prioritising harm reduction, civil society participation, and policy innovation over punitive approaches.

Publications10 September 2025

30 recommendations from civil society for an EU Drugs Strategy that is effective, inclusive and grounded in reality

The CSFD calls for an EU Drugs Strategy that puts health, human rights and equity at its core — moving from political statements to real action, with civil society as a full partner.

News3 September 2025

Dutch hashish only in 10 towns as legal marijuana trial moves on

Ten Dutch municipalities will be permitted to sell only legally produced hashish. Experts suggest demand for Moroccan hashish will continue, driving the market out of the shops and into the streets

News8 August 2025

C-EHRN statement on the elimination of EU4Health operating grants for civil society organisations

C-EHRN urges the European Commission to reconsider its decision to eliminate EU4Health operating grants, warning that it endangers vital public health and human rights protections.

Events

HIT Hot Topics conference 2025

Liverpool, UK

31 October 2025 - 31 October 2025

HIT is hosting their annual Hot Topics conference on 31 October 2025, bringing harm reduction advocates together to learn, grow, and inspire action.

Publications17 July 2025

5th Brandenburg Forum in Geneva: Expanding the conversation on the human rights implications of drug policy - Meeting report

The Forum urged periodic HRC resolutions, stronger UN coordination, an operational expert panel, and sustained harm reduction funding, highlighting Indigenous rights, decriminalisation, and civil society inclusion as key priorities.

Events

Support. Don’t Punish. – Drug policy & practice today: What are we really supporting ?

Geneva

25 June 2025 - 26 June 2025

As part of the global Support Don’t Punish campaign, this conference will put health, rights, and harm reduction at the heart of drug policy conversation.

Publications17 June 2025

European drug report 2025: Trends and developments

The 2025 EU Drug Report uncovers a rapidly evolving drug landscape, fuelled by synthetic substances, tech innovation, and global instability. With rising health and security threats, the report places urgent emphasis on real-time data, early warning systems, and bold cross-sector collaboration.

News12 June 2025

One year on, German cannabis legalization has uncertain future

Short-term politics could block long-term solutions for legal and responsible cannabis access in Germany.

Publications9 June 2025

The development of a digital story anti-stigma campaign: A community-based participatory research approach

Dr. Miller, Raychelle Baffo, and Andy O’Hara reveal how stigma harms people who use drugs, through hostile systems, housing barriers, and criminalization. These advocates urge action: raising awareness, challenge power, and demanding dignity in health, housing, and social services.

Publications4 June 2025

XTC Expo – Final report

The XTC Expo invited the public to explore evidence-based models for a legally regulated MDMA market.

Events

CND Chair's special event: World Drug Day - Launch of the 2025 UNODC World Drug Report

Vienna, Austria

26 June 2025

The World Drug Report, launched by the CND Chair at this event, monitors global drug trends, health impacts and policy impacts.

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