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Malta Cannabis Laws: A Guide for U.S. Businesses Entering Europe’s First Legal Cannabis Market

By Daniel Molina
Oct 22, 2025

Malta was Europe’s first country to legalize both medical and adult-use cannabis, thus establishing a dual framework that blends pharmaceutical-grade production with a harm-reduction approach. This article provides an in-depth overview of Malta’s evolving cannabis laws, licensing processes, and compliance requirements, and outlines what U.S. businesses should know about entering Europe’s smallest but most forward-thinking legal market.

The Current State of Cannabis Reform and Marijuana Policy in European Union Nations

By Jason Adelstone
Jul 24, 2024

Despite growing public support, EU nations face significant legal hurdles in establishing commercial marijuana markets due to international drug treaties and EU regulations. This Insights post highlights the various approaches toward cannabis reform taken by countries like Germany, Malta, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, and how this could potentially impact future cannabis policies in Europe.