In 2008 and the years that followed, Europe experienced a severe economic crisis, which presented a grave challenge to public finances. This report examines public expenditures on public order and safety, health and social protection, as these are the areas where most drug-related activities and...

The EMCDDA has estimated annual public expenditure on drug-law offenders in prisons in Europe. Between 2000 and 2010, this expenditure is estimated to have been within the range of 0.03 % to 0.05 % of GDP, on average, in 22 European countries. By applying these percentages to the whole EU for...