European leaders on Friday urged the European Commission, EU countries and relevant agencies to strengthen coordination in a fight against a €31 billion-worth illicit drugs market.
European leaders have given the green light for a new, much more aggressive strategy against organised crime and drug trafficking, calling for the creation of a horizontal sanctions regime against transnational criminal organisations. Response – Brussels In the conclusions of the Summit that concluded today, Friday (19/6) in Brussels, the European Council notes the intention of the European Commission and the High Representative to submit a prop…