EU-ANSA is one of the sub-networks operating under the Heads of EU agencies network. Its specific purpose is to allow dialogue between senior scientific staff from agencies with a strong science component to their work and to provide scientific and technical advice to EU institutions, Member States and other relevant EU policymakers. Each agency is represented in the network by its Chief Scientist, or the equivalent member of staff responsible for the scientific output.
Having taken over the rotating presidency from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) on 1 January 2018, the EMCDDA will act as chair until 31 December, before handing over to the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) in 2019.
For further information (source), see http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/news
