The German parliament has voted to allow consumption of the drug for medical purposes. The issue had been a point of heated discussion in the country for a long time.

In July, Italy's parliament will begin debating historic changes to cannabis laws that could see the drug legalized.

For those who want to legally grow huge amounts of cannabis in Austria, business is booming — but not yet blooming.

On Monday, July 25, Italy’s Chamber of Deputies is scheduled to discuss the possibility of legalizing marijuana.

Marijuana, a divisive issue that normally resurfaces in Europe during election campaigns, has come home to France's hotly-contested presidential race.