Webinar 'Harm Reduction in Europe in 2026'
Global turmoil and shifting priorities in Europe; time to rethink harm reduction
In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, European priorities are increasingly driven by security and strategic autonomy. As attention and resources move in that direction, public health oriented drug policy and harm reduction may risk losing ground.
This webinar explores how these shifts are reshaping drug policy and influence harm reduction service in Europe. It will provide regional overview, several country-level updates, and considers what is needed to safeguard and advance harm reduction and care services in the years ahead.
Key information
- Date: May 26th
- Time: 12:00 - 13:30
- Online: Teams
Programme and speakers
The state of play of Harm Reduction in Europe | Catherine Cook, CEO and researcher Harm Reduction International
A snapshot of harm reduction developments in:
- The Netherlands | Daan van der Gouwe, Trimbos-institute
- Norway | Arild Knutsen, Center for Humane Drug Policy
- Hungary | Péter Sérosi, Drugreporter
- Portugal | Marta Pinto & José Queiroz, APDES
- Switzerland | Dominique Schori, DIZ Zürich
Thematic insight on key European developments:
- Is there guidance in the European Drug Strategy? | Marie Nougier, IDPC
- How to balance public health and security? | Thomas Martinelli, Trimbos-institute
- Ukraine: country at war and harm reduction services as emergency community-services | Anton Basenko, INPUD
The session will be led by John-Peter Kools, Trimbos Institute
Contact person
Should you have any questions in advance, please reach out to Emma Spoor.
