Where Is Cannabis Legal in Europe? Get The Latest Update

Where Is Cannabis Legal in Europe? Curious about cannabis laws in Europe? Find out where cannabis is legal in Europe for medical and recreational use in this updated 2025 guide by CBDHealthyShop.com. We make things easy

Europe is rapidly evolving when it comes to cannabis legislation, but laws still vary drastically from country to country. Whether you’re a traveler, a CBD user, or just curious, the big question remains:

👉 Where is cannabis legal in Europe?

In this 2025 update, we’ll break down cannabis laws across Europe from full legalization to strict prohibition — and explain how these laws affect CBD users and businesses like CBDHealthyShop.com. Where Is Cannabis Legal in Europe?

Types of Cannabis Legality in Europe
Before diving into specific countries, it’s important to understand the difference between:

Use of THC-rich cannabis for fun or non-medical reasons.

Use of cannabis prescribed for medical treatment or non medical reason

CBD Products Legal in most of Europe if THC content is below 0.2–0.3%.

Where Is Cannabis Legal in Europe?
Here’s a country-by-country breakdown as of mid-2025:

Netherlands
Decriminalized for recreational use (up to 5g)

Technically illegal, but tolerated in “coffee shops”

Medical cannabis available via prescription

CBD is fully legal if THC < 0.05%

Germany
Legalized recreational cannabis (2024 law)

Adults 18+ can possess up to 25g and grow 3 plants

Strong medical cannabis program

CBD widely available and regulated

Malta
First EU country to legalize recreational cannabis (2021)

Adults can possess 7g and grow up to 4 plants

Medical use also legal

CBD products widely available

Czech Republic
Decriminalized for personal use (up to 10g)

Recreational use not fully legal yet

Strong medical program

CBD legal under EU regulations

Portugal
Decriminalized all drugs (including cannabis) for personal use

Recreational use still technically illegal

Medical cannabis approved since 2018

CBD is legal and growing in popularity

Switzerland
Legal for recreational use (THC limit recently raised to 1%)

Widespread access to CBD and THC-lite cannabis

Medical use legal and expanding

🇫🇷 France
Recreational cannabis

Medical cannabis in limited pilot phase

CBD is legal if THC < 0.3%

Decriminalized for personal use

Medical cannabis available

CBD legal under certain conditions

Where Cannabis Remains Illegal or Restricted
Slovakia – One of the strictest laws in the EU

Sweden – Recreational and most medical use banned

Hungary – Very restrictive; CBD laws unclear

What About CBD?
Across most of Europe, CBD is legal if:

It contains less than 0.2–0.3% THC

It’s extracted from approved industrial hemp

It is marketed without health claims

At CBDHealthyShop.com, all our CBD products are:

Derived from certified EU hemp

Lab-tested for THC compliance

Shipped across most European countries where legal

Traveling in Europe with CBD?
In most EU countries, it’s legal to travel with CBD as long as it meets local THC limits.

Keep your CBD in original packaging and carry lab results when flying.

Good news? CBD is legal in most European countries, and CBDHealthyShop.com is here to support you with safe, compliant products — no matter where you live.

THC-free oils, edibles & topicals

Discreet, fast EU and Wordwide shipping

Premium lab-tested hemp products

Does CBDHealthyShop.com ship to Europe?
Yes, we ship to all European countries and above Check checkout our product

FAQ

In what European countries is cannabis legal?

Cannabis is fully or partially legal for recreational use in only a few European countries, including Germany, Malta, and Luxembourg.

What is the most widely used illegal drug in Europe?

The most widely used illegal drug in Europe is cannabis.
After cannabis, the next most commonly used illicit substances are cocaine