It is the largest publicly funded system for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in Europe. Data from EARS-Net play an important role in raising awareness at the political level, among public health officials, in the scientific community and among the general public.

EUCAST is a standing committee jointly organised by ESCMID, ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) and European national breakpoint committees, and provides guidelines for conducting and interpreting AST.