However, there is a lack of a common strategy and common goals in the combat against drugs. In addition, some countries and cities in Europe are actively advocating the legalisation of drugs and promote a policy which actively undermines other countries' efforts to limit supply and demand of drugs. Europe has become a centre for drug trafficking, distribution and consumption of drugs. The spread of drugs is the result of a shattered and resigned and often reactionary policy. Millions of Europeans are affected directly by this policy as drug addicts, parents, relatives or victims of crimes.
Drugs claim many victims and cause rejection and suffering.
There can be no other goal than a drug-free Europe. Such a goal is neither utopian, nor impossible. Too often, however politicians and others seem to act according to what they think is possible to do, rather than what is necessary to do. It is necessary to co-ordinate and intensify the combat against drugs in a similar way. To achieve this, there is great demand for general agreement and support regarding the appropriate measures.