Use of medical Cannabis in Albania?! EU says is not discussing legalization

Edi Rama and Luigi Soreca in a joint press release (archive) 

 An official reaction has come from the EU office in Albania regarding the statement made today by the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at the joint press conference with Ambassador Luigi Soreca.

The European Union Delegation's Office says it is not involved in drafting reports on cannabis legalization in Albania for medical purposes. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rama stated that after the consultations, the draft for allowing cannabis for medical use was ready.

Screenshot of EU in Albania declaration relating to cannabis medical use in Albania

The EU office's reaction came after media interest in whether the Albanian government had consulted with European officials about the draft.

EU response:

Following several media requests, we would like to clarify that the European Commission and the EU Delegation have not been involved in the preparation, drafting or consultation of draft reports on plans to cultivate and legalize cannabis for medical purposes in Albania.”