Alexis Goosdeel, Executive Director of the European Union Drugs Agency, discusses the increasing diversification of illegal drugs and violence linked to organized crime in the EU. He highlights the emergence of new psychoactive substances like 'pink cocaine' and the rise of polydrug use. Despite the rise of new narcotics, traditional hard drugs like cannabis and cocaine remain prevalent. The increase in drug-related violence is attributed to the activities of criminal gangs, exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. Goosdeel emphasizes the need for more agile responses to these evolving challenges. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)