European Coalition Against Drugs

European Coalition Against Drugs
AbbreviationECAD
Formation2 October 2025
Chairs
Emmanuel Macron
Giorgia Meloni
Parent organization
European Political Community

The European Coalition Against Drugs (ECAD) is a platform within the European Political Community (EPC) which was established during the seventh EPC summit held in Denmark in October 2025.

Aims

The European Coalition Against Drugs aims to:[1]

  • strengthen international cooperation in combating drug trafficking, including new-generation synthetic drugs
  • promote prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation policies for those affected by addiction

Participating states and organisations

The following countries and organisations agreed to the joint statement establishing the European Coalition Against Drugs in October 2025:[2]

Meetings

Meetings of the European Coalition Against Drugs take place on the sidelines of summits of the European Political Community.

NoDateHost countryHost cityChairs
12 October 2025[3] DenmarkCopenhagenEmmanuel Macron
Giorgia Meloni
24 May 2026[4] ArmeniaYerevanEmmanuel Macron
Giorgia Meloni

References

  1. ↑ Morico, Juri (October 14, 2025). "European Coalition Against Drugs: A New Paradigm in the Fight Against Drug Trafficking". Theconservative.online. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  2. ↑ "A European Coalition against Drugs (ECAD): a European Political Community platform" (PDF). Regjeringen.no. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Meloni and Macron launch European coalition against drugs". Agenzianova.com. October 2, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Second meeting of the European Coalition against Drugs". Governo.it. May 4, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
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