European Parliament passes cannabis resolution, joins WHO in supporting medical marijuana

While non-binding, the resolution seeks to incentivize European nations to increase access to medical marijuana
Forbes (US)
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Following reports about the World Health Organization (WHO) recommending a rescheduling of cannabis and several of its key components under international drug treaties, the European Parliament voted on a resolution that would help advance medical cannabis in the countries that form the European Union. While non-binding, the resolution seeks to incentivize European nations to increase access to medical marijuana, prioritizing scientific research and clinical studies. Same as the WHO’s recommendation, the European Parliament’s resolution shows how wide support for cannabis legalization is, but does not change any actual laws on the international or local levels.