Malta approves legalizing recreational cannabis in EU first
By DW
16 December 2021 |
6:12 am
Though some countries in the EU have decriminalized cannabis, the island nation is the first to legalize recreational use and cultivation for adults. Germany and Luxembourg are expected to follow suit early next year.
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