Strong Military Budget for Europe, but Not at the Cost of Community Health and Safety | An Interview with Ganna Dovbakh

With the new EU drug strategy now adopted, key questions remain about its direction and implementation—especially the balance between public health, human rights, and security. We spoke with Anna Dovbakh, Chair of the Civil Society Forum on Drugs, about what the strategy means in practice and the role of civil society moving forward.

Chapters:

00:39 EU Drug Strategy Explained  
01:54 Real Impact on Member States?  
02:44 Civil Society’s Assessment  
05:26 Shift Toward Security?  
09:24 Cannabis Reform in the EU  
11:48 Eastern Europe & Security Focus  
15:41 Role of Civil Society  
19:35 Military vs Social Spending  
22:33 What Should the EU Do Next?

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