JUSTICE/HEALTH : COUNCIL APPROVES NEW ACTION PLAN ON DRUGS.

On 8 December, the European Commission's Action plan on drugs 2009-2012' sailed through the Council of Ministers, which endorsed its strategy based on both supply and demand.

"Drug policy, like any other policy, requires not only sustained cooperation between the authorities at every level but also the support of European citizens, who must be mobilised and prepared to play an active role in this struggle," commented Commissioner Jacques Barrot (justice, freedom and security). He had presented his plan on 18 September.

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