Find out about the Legality of Cannabis in Europe

Albania enforces strict cannabis laws with significant penalties for possession.

Andorra's strict cannabis laws contrast with the nearby liberal Catalonia region, yet it maintains a zero-tolerance policy.

Austria's nuanced cannabis laws allow for decriminalized possession and restricted medical use, with a ban on CBD in food and cosmetics.

Belarus is known for its stringent cannabis laws, with no allowances for medical or recreational use.

Belgium's cannabis policy allows for limited medical use and decriminalized possession, with active cannabis social clubs.

Despite calls for reform, Bosnia and Herzegovina maintains a prohibition stance on both medical and recreational cannabis.

Bulgaria's strict cannabis laws coexist with legal industrial hemp cultivation and the pioneering legal sale of CBD products in the EU.

Croatia's progressive cannabis laws include decriminalized possession and legal medical use, with allowances for hemp cultivation.

Cyprus has established a medical cannabis program, legalizing possession, import, export, and cultivation for medical use.

The Czech Republic's tolerant drug policy includes a medical marijuana program and decriminalized possession and cultivation.

Denmark's approach to cannabis includes legal medical use with limited product availability and decriminalized personal possession.

Estonia approved medical cannabis use without establishing a formal program, while recreational possession faces minimal penalties.

Finland permits medical cannabis on a case-by-case basis, with a growing movement toward decriminalization of recreational use.

France has initiated a medical cannabis trial program amidst a strict backdrop, with recent moves to lessen penalties for possession.

Germany, Europe's largest medical cannabis market, allows for legal medical use and generally does not prosecute small-scale possession.

Greece's evolving cannabis laws include plans for a medical program and decriminalized minor offenses, despite strict recreational laws.

Hungary's cannabis laws are strict, with no practical access to medical cannabis and harsh penalties for recreational use.

Iceland's cannabis laws remain prohibitive, despite proposals for decriminalization and limited allowances for CBD and Sativex.

Ireland's cannabis policy includes a medical program and leniency towards minor recreational offenses, with a focus on CBD products.

Italy's cannabis laws permit medical use and decriminalized personal possession, with a burgeoning "cannabis light" industry.

Kosovo maintains strict cannabis laws, with potential imprisonment for possession and no legal distinction for medical use.

Latvia's cannabis policy includes criminalization with decriminalized possession of small amounts as an administrative offense.

Liechtenstein enforces strict cannabis prohibition but allows medical use of Sativex and Epidiolex.

Lithuania's cannabis laws allow for limited medical use and administrative penalties for minor possession, alongside legal industrial hemp.

Luxembourg is moving towards a progressive cannabis policy with plans for legal recreational use and an established medical program.

Malta leads with progressive cannabis laws in the EU, offering a comprehensive program for both medical and limited recreational use.

Moldova's approach to cannabis includes decriminalized personal use and administrative penalties for possession.

Monaco upholds a prohibition stance on both medical and recreational cannabis.

Montenegro's strict cannabis laws contrast with its role as a transit country, despite past proposals for medical legalization.

North Macedonia allows medical cannabis and low-THC hemp products, with ongoing debates about legalizing recreational use.

Norway's cannabis laws include decriminalized personal possession and medical use on a case-by-case basis, with a focus on drug policy reform.

Poland's cannabis policy permits medical use and generally overlooks small-scale possession, alongside legal hemp cultivation.

Portugal's pioneering drug policy includes decriminalized possession of all drugs and legal medical cannabis, with a focus on harm reduction.

Romania views low-risk drugs with leniency and has legalized medical cannabis with low THC, amidst discussions on further legalization.

San Marino has introduced a limited medical cannabis program, with past debates on recreational regulation reflecting a cautious approach.

Serbia's cannabis laws remain prohibitive, with harsh penalties for possession and a retracted approach to medical legalization.

Slovakia's strict cannabis laws include criminal penalties for possession and limited medical use, with political resistance to legalization.

Slovenia's cannabis policy allows limited medical use and decriminalized personal possession, highlighting a gradual shift towards tolerance.

Spain's regional autonomy leads to varied cannabis policies, with decriminalized personal use and cultivation and a gray area for medical use.

Sweden's highly restrictive medical cannabis program coexists with prohibitive recreational laws, emphasizing a strict drug policy.

Switzerland's progressive stance includes decriminalized possession, legal low-THC cannabis sales, and medical use under strict regulations.

In the Netherlands, cannabis is illegal but decriminalized for personal use, with recreational consumption tolerated and available in coffee shops

Russia's cannabis laws categorize small-scale possession as an administrative offense, maintaining a prohibitionist stance.

The UK's medical cannabis program faces access challenges, with a distinction between non-offensive drug use and penalized possession.

Ukraine's cannabis laws include administrative penalties for possession and limited allowances for hemp cultivation, with ongoing legalization discussions.

Vatican City strictly prohibits cannabis, aligning with Pope Francis's outspoken opposition to drug legalization.