The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published a report, according to which cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to increase in EU/EEA countries[1]. The report states that confirmed cases of syphilis in the 29 EU/EEA countries reached 41,051 in 2023, an increase of 13% compared to the previous year[1]. The number of gonorrhea cases increased by 31% year-on-year in 2023 and increased by 321% in recent years compared to 2014[4]. Chlamydia reports remain the most frequent and total numbers remain higher than a decade ago (up approximately 13% since 2014), slowing to 3% in 2023 from 2022[3][4]. ECDC points out in the report that increased testing may be partly contributing to the increase, but also points to other factors tracked in the data, including changes in sexual behavior[3][4]. The report also identifies gaps in national testing and prevention policies and calls for increased efforts in awareness, prevention, testing and treatment[1]. According to the ECDC, clinical providers and public health are encouraged to encourage early testing, prevention (eg condom use) and monitoring of drug resistance[4].