The European Union welcomes the various strategies that have been addressed as well as the political declaration.

The following of the 3 conventions must involve the adhering to common human rights standards.

The European Union approach is concentrating on both the demand and supply reduction aspects of drug control.

These joint approached will be developed in a new European Union drug strategy which will be created by the end of the year.

The European Union will continue to follow an evidence based, multi disciplinary approach.