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Coverage dated October 21, 2021

Luxembourg to become first country in Europe to legalize cannabis

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By Eleanor Pickston and Rob Picheta, CNN Luxembourg is set to become the first European nation to legalize the growing and use of cannabis, the government announced in a statement on Friday. Under the new legislation, adults over 18 in Luxembourg will be allowed to use cannabis, and to grow up to fo…

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  1. Local News 8

    Luxembourg to become first country in Europe to legalize cannabis (opens Local News 8)

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    By Eleanor Pickston and Rob Picheta, CNN Luxembourg is set to become the first European nation to legalize the growing and use of cannabis, the government announced in a statement on Friday. Under the new legislation, adults over 18 in Luxembourg will be allowed to use cannabis, and to grow up to fo…

  2. The Guardian

    Luxembourg becomes first in Europe to legalise growing and using cannabis (opens The Guardian)

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    Relaxation is part of government rethink designed to keep users away from illegal market

  3. Forbes

    Growing Cannabis For Personal Use To Become Legal In Luxembourg, A First In The E.U. (opens Forbes)

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    Luxembourg will allow residents 18 and older to legally grow up to four cannabis plants in their house or gardens for personal use.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Luxembourg legalizes growing of cannabis in EU first | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Luxembourg joins only two other countries and a handful of US states in decriminalizing the cultivation of cannabis for recreational use. However, Germany may not be far behind.

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