Spain's State Secretary of Health, Javier Padilla, formally rejected recreational cannabis legalization during a Senate session, clarifying that the government's jurisdiction is limited to medical applications. The announcement closes the door on recreational reform while keeping therapeutic cannabis regulation as the sole active reform initiative. This policy distinction is significant for patients seeking access to medical cannabis for conditions like chronic pain, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis, ensuring that medical research and treatment protocols remain the government's priority.
