Malta Is About To Become The First Country In Europe To Legalize Weed

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By Nina Zdinjak Malta is poised to become the first country in Europe to legalize the cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use. RELATED: Adult-Use Cannabis In Europe: The Final Countdown Begins In October Luxembourg announced it will become the first country in Europe to legalize growing weed for personal use, while more recently Germany revealed its plans to legalize marijuana — a move that could bring $3.85 billion in annual tax revenue. While the Netherlands, and especially Amsterdam, is most commonly associated with cannabis consumption in Europe, marijuana possession and trade are technically illegal there although the Dutch government’s relaxed attitude is well-known. The first country? The legislation was approved by Malta’s Parliament on Tuesday and is expected to soon be signed into law by the president.

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The legislation was approved by Malta’s Parliament on Tuesday and is expected to soon be signed into law by the president.

By Nina Zdinjak

Malta is poised to become the first country in Europe to legalize the cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use.

The first country? What about the Netherlands?

While the Netherlands, and especially Amsterdam, is most commonly associated with cannabis consumption in Europe, marijuana possession and trade are technically illegal there although the Dutch government’s relaxed attitude is well-known.

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