"Germany Leads the Way: Europe's Stance on Legalizing Cannabis"

While medical marijuana is becoming more accessible in Europe, cannabis remains illegal for personal use in most EU countries. Germany is moving closer to legalizing recreational cannabis, potentially influencing other countries to follow suit. Malta currently has the most tolerant laws in the EU, allowing adults to carry up to 7g of cannabis and grow up to four plants at home. Portugal has decriminalized cannabis since 2001, treating possession of small amounts as an administrative offense. Several EU countries have pilot programs for medical marijuana, but access remains limited in some regions. The UN's removal of cannabis from Schedule IV of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs has opened the door to recognizing its possible medical uses internationally.