Illicit drug use and trafficking are global issues, threatening the health and security of EU citizens.

Today's drug situation is complex, with potent substances being produced, trafficked and sold on an unprecedented scale.

The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) plays a critical role in responding to this phenomenon.

We ensure that the EU is ready and able to face the challenges posed by the drug situation, today and in the future.

Our work contributes to making Europe's streets safer and to saving lives.

From our base in Lisbon, Portugal, we assist the EU institutions and Member States in anticipating and responding effectively to drug-related threats.

We issue health and security alerts and risk communications, share knowledge and recommend evidence-based policies and actions to address problems efficiently.

Our motto is 'Acting today, anticipating tomorrow'.

The EUDA replaced the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) on 2 July 2024.

It is one of the EU’s decentralised agencies.