EMCDDA-Europol Webinar: EU Drug Markets – focus on cannabis

Launch of the EU Drug Markets Report on Cannabis

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A new module in the EU Drug Markets: in-depth analysis series is being launched on Thursday 16 November 2023. This module provides an overview of the EU cannabis market, from production and trafficking, to distribution and use. 

The module is to be launched at a special webinar hosted by the EMCDDA and Europol. The speakers will discuss the processes, materials and actors involved at different stages and levels of the European cannabis market. Attention will be given to the environmental impact of cannabis production and to new emerging products. Finally, key issues will be defined and recommendations for action at EU and Member State level will be provided.

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Speakers:

  1. Andrew Cunningham, Head of Sector, markets, crime and supply (EMCDDA)
  2. Alina Arucsandei, Senior Analyst (Europol)
  3. Robert Patrancus, Scientific Analyst (EMCDDA)
  4. Tim Surmont, Scientific Analyst (EMCDDA)
  5. Laurent Laniel, Principal Scientific Analyst (EMCDDA)
  6. Chairperson: Andrew Cunningham, EMCDDA

Topics:

  • The state of play of the EU cannabis market
  • Criminal networks' involvement in the cannabis market in the EU
  • Trends in cannabis production and trafficking in the EU and neighbouring countries
  • Environmental impact of cannabis production
  • Trends in cannabis retail markets, products and innovation

Format: Opening remarks, panellists’ presentations, Q&A

Length: 1.5 hours

Participants: The webinar is open to all upon registration, after which the person will receive a link to connect.

Date: 16 November 2023, 10.00-11.30 Lisbon time (WET) / 11.00-12.30 (CET)

Platform: Zoom

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