Amongst other issues, migration being extremely politicised in EU countries was underlined, which provokes distrust, thus challenging the work of initiatives seeking to better the circumstances of migrants. On the other hand, community support and connection to harm reduction services seem to be protective factors for people, supporting them to navigate an unknown system and serving as an entry into care and more formalised support.

The SEMID-EU project intends to fill knowledge and practice gaps regarding migration and drug use in the EU to facilitate better responses to local challenges. For more information about the project, click here.