Reference date: 12 November 2026 — coalition meeting and leaders’ statement at the Dublin summit
Original conceptual illustration of a cargo ship and port crane with connected contact points
Original Europe Times illustration of port and maritime cooperation. It does not depict an actual port or enforcement operation. Image credit.

European leaders outlined further cooperation against drug trafficking at their coalition’s third meeting in Dublin on November 12. Their statement called for practical work on port security, maritime interceptions and criminal networks, alongside prevention and measures to reduce demand.

Participating countries will explore a voluntary network linking port authorities, police and businesses. The proposal builds on existing European initiatives and the G7+ ports network launched in Marseille earlier in the week, with particular attention to corruption and sharing effective security practices.

The coalition also wants closer cooperation on seizures at sea and dialogue with countries along trafficking routes. These are commitments to develop joint working arrangements, including discussions about fast boats, rather than a newly operational European enforcement force.

Sources

  1. European coalition against drugs: Dublin leaders’ statement, 12 November 2026 ↗

Original summary based on the sources above, checked for the November 13, 2026 edition. Reference dates are shown separately from the edition date.