On 5 June 2025, the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) published the annual The European Drug Report 2025: Trends and Developments which presents the latest analysis of the drug situation in Europe.
The report is based on the latest data from 29 countries (27 EU Member States, Türkiye and Norway) and covers drug use and supply as well as drug-related harms and responses to them. It also explores long-term trends and emerging threats.
The report is complemented with around 100 interactive graphics and dashboards that allow users to visualise data at European and national level.
Trends and findings
According to the report, the European drug market is evolving rapidly as both suppliers and consumers are finding ways to adapt to geopolitical instability, globalisation and technological advances.
The report shows that illicit drugs have a significant impact on European health and security as they are more available, diverse, and potent.
Polysubstance use - the use of two or more psychoactive substances at the same time or in sequence - remains a concern, complicating the effective prevention, treatment and harm reduction services.
Among the emerging threats highlighted in the report are synthetic cathinones, highly potent synthetic opioids and potent cannabis products.
Strengthening EU preparedness on drugs
To support Europe's preparedness in the face of increasingly complex drug problems, the EUDA is developing a new set of services. They focus on four key areas:
- anticipating emerging drug-related challenges and their consequences;
- alerting in real time on new drug risks and threats;
- helping the EU and its Member States strengthen their responses;
- facilitating EU-wide knowledge exchange and learning for evidence-based drug policies and interventions.
New initiatives — such as a European Drug Alert System and a Health and Security Threat Assessment System are being developed to enhance early warning and situational awareness.
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Details
- Publication date
- 5 June 2025
- Author
- Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs