France Reduces Penalties for Low-Level Cannabis Possession
Fri / Jan 26th
The French government has announced that low-level cannabis offenses will now be met with fines of 150 to 200 euros,… Read More
Europe
Cannabis legality varies in Europe from country to country. There are very few countries that have legalized recreational use, but many have decriminalized the plant. This section compiles all articles, news, and information about European cannabis:
Denmark Physicians Not Prescribing MMJ Under New Trial Program
Thu / Jan 11th
On Jan. 1 Denmark rolled out its four-year $3.2 million medical cannabis trial in earnest; however, according to the Copenhagen… Read More
Swiss Health Office Denies University Adult-Use Cannabis Study
Wed / Nov 15th
Switzerland’s Federal Office of Public Health has rejected a University of Bern proposal to carry out a scientific study on… Read More
Luxembourg Parliament to Consider MMJ Pilot Program
Wed / Nov 8th
European Union nation Luxembourg plans to launch a two-year medical cannabis pilot project, according to an AFP News report. The… Read More
Poland MMJ Law Takes Effect; Products to be Sold in Pharmacies
Fri / Nov 3rd
Poland’s medical cannabis laws have taken effect and cannabis-derived products will be available in the nation’s pharmacies after they are… Read More
Bill to Legalize Cannabis Use and Create Industry Introduced in Iceland
Fri / Sep 22nd
A bill to implement a legal cannabis industry has been introduced in Iceland by Pawel Bartoszek, a member of the… Read More
Poland President Signs MMJ Legalization Measure
Mon / Jul 24th
Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed legislation legalizing medical cannabis use in the nation, allowing patients to register with pharmacies… Read More
Greece Legalizes MMJ; Licensing Framework to Follow
Mon / Jul 3rd
Medical cannabis is now legal in Greece following a ministerial decision by the Ministers of Health and Justice, according to… Read More
Poland’s Lower House Votes 440-2 in Favor of Legalizing MMJ
Fri / Jun 23rd
Lawmakers in Poland’s Lower House of Parliament have cast 440 votes in favor of legalizing the use of medical cannabis,… Read More
France Will End Prison Sentences for Cannabis Consumers
Mon / May 29th
French officials have announced a plan to discontinue prison sentences for cannabis consumers by the year’s end, according to a… Read More
Australian MMJ Skin Care Line Expected Throughout Europe This Year
Tue / May 23rd
Australia’s MGC Pharmaceuticals has completed the final clinical trials of their cannabis skin care line with 92 percent of participants… Read More
Swiss Advocates Renew Push for Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis
Mon / Apr 24th
Swiss advocates are renewing their push for legalizing cannabis, once again launching an initiative to allow cultivation and consumption for… Read More
Greek Health Officials Set to Introduce MMJ Proposal
Mon / Apr 24th
Greek health officials are set to propose legislation that would allow the cultivation and use of medical cannabis, according to… Read More
Northern Ireland Boy First in UK to Receive NHS MMJ Prescription
Thu / Apr 20th
An 11-year-old boy from Northern Ireland who suffers from a severe form of epilepsy is the first person in the… Read More
Switzerland’s Legal 1% THC Cannabis Market Gaining Popularity
Wed / Mar 22nd
Switzerland’s market for legal cannabis with just 1 percent THC is taking off as producers are having trouble keeping up… Read More
Ireland HPRA Makes Recommendations for MMJ Access
Wed / Mar 8th
Ireland’s Health Products Regulatory Agency has recommended medical cannabis under a five-year pilot program that would allow access for patients… Read More
Italy Publishes MMJ Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists
Wed / Mar 1st
Italy’s Health Ministry has published its guide to medical cannabis targeted at physicians who can prescribe it and pharmacists who… Read More
Bill to Legalize Cannabis Cultivation Passes Dutch Parliament Lower House
Wed / Feb 22nd
A bill that would legalize cannabis cultivation in the Netherlands has narrowly passed the lower house of Dutch Parliament and… Read More
Sweden Approves Two Chronic Pain Patients for MMJ
Mon / Feb 13th
Two patients suffering from chronic pain have been approved for medical cannabis use in Sweden, marking the first time the… Read More
Australian MMJ Firm Harvests First High-CBD Test Crop
Fri / Dec 30th
MGC Pharmaceuticals – publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange – has harvested its first high-CBD cannabis test crop, setting… Read More
Copenhagen Lawmakers Propose Cannabis Legalization Trial Program
Tue / Dec 20th
Copenhagen, Denmark is making its fourth attempt to legalize cannabis under a trial program backed by Mayor Frank Jensen, the… Read More
Denmark to Launch MMJ Trials in 2018
Tue / Nov 8th
Denmark’s Health Ministry has announced they will launch a four-year trial, costing more than $3.2 million, to assess the possible… Read More
Danish MMJ Activist Faces 10 Years in Prison for Selling Cannabis
Wed / Oct 5th
A Danish activist is facing up to 10 years in prison for supplying cannabis to other Danes suffering from serious… Read More
Tilray Strikes Deal to Export Medical Cannabis Products to Croatia
Fri / Jun 10th
Tilray, a Canadian medical cannabis research and production company, has announced a deal with Croatia that will see their products… Read More