Skip to content
Sign In Subscribe
The Economist — World — European Cannabis — Politics — Regulation — International Relations

European cannabis legalisation moves into the slow-dopey lane

Germany's plans for full legalisation of cannabis have stalled after talks with the European Commission. Changes to allow home growing and 'cannabis social clubs' have also been limited. The legal status of pilot schemes for sales in the Netherlands and the Czech Republic is unclear.

1 min read
  • Germany's plans for full legalisation of cannabis have been halted after talks with the European Commission.
  • Revised strategy allows adults to grow cannabis in their own home and form 'cannabis social clubs'.
  • Germany is following a highly limited strategy that even strict countries such as Spain and Malta have already adopted.
  • The legal status of pilot schemes for sales in the Netherlands and the Czech Republic is unclear.
  • Further shifts towards legalisation are still possible if enough countries keep pushing.
European cannabis legalisation moves into the slow-dopey lane
Germany has got nervous | Europe
The Economist

More in World

More from The Economist

Latest