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Belgian Drugs Chief Ine Van Wymersch | Narco-states and an EU opioid problem?
Season 1, Ep. 7
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She has taken on her role at a time when drug-related attacks are rocking her country.
Belgian Drug Commissioner Ine Van Wymersch joins 12 Minutes With to discuss the risk of Belgium becoming a narco-state, her concerns about opioid-laced vapes harming youngsters and the emergence of fentanyl in Europe.
A series of in-depth interviews with influential Europeans—spanning politics, business, science, technology, and the environment—who are shaping the future of the continent. Each episode explores the key challenges and opportunities facing Europe today.
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