Author: Johnny Green

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Written by Johnny Green on May 1, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

International Interest In Europe’s Cannabis Market Is Surging

As cannabis entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, regulators, and industry service providers descended upon Germany in recent days for...

Written by Johnny Green on April 25, 2025. Posted in Science.

Hemp-Lime Building Blocks Could Revolutionize Construction

Humans have used the hemp plant for thousands of years, with the first evidence of human use dating back to 8,000 BCE in modern-day...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 25, 2025. Posted in Policy, Science.

German Scientists Call For Further Development Of Legalization

Roughly a year after Germany’s government implemented the first provisions of a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure,...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 24, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Berlin Cannabis Offenses Down Almost 75% Since Legalization

One year after the initial components of adult-use cannabis legalization took effect in Germany, cannabis offenses are down nearly 75...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 22, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Biggest Winners Of German Legalization So Far

More than a year after the first provisions of Germany’s adult-use legalization law took effect, domestic and international...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 17, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Slovenian Parliament Introduces Europe’s Most Progressive Medical Cannabis Law

The International Cannabis Business Conference team has received confirmation that Slovenia’s Parliament has officially introduced...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 16, 2025. Posted in Business.

ICBC Berlin Tickets Are Half-Price For German Cannabis Clubs

Starting on July 1, 2024, adults in Germany can apply to local authorities to launch an adult-use cannabis social club, also referred to...

Written by Johnny Green on April 14, 2025. Posted in Business.

The Top German Cannabis Companies In 2025

Germany remains the most exciting country in Europe in terms of cannabis policy and business. The nation’s emerging legal cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 9, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s Coalition Announces No Changes To CanG Law For Now

After months of speculation, the new German governing coalition announced today that it has agreed on what to do regarding the...

Written by Johnny Green on April 8, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Judge In Germany Advocates For Treating Cannabis Like Alcohol

The cannabis advocacy slogan ‘regulate cannabis like alcohol’ originated in the State of Colorado in the United States as...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 8, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Pharmaceutical Association Emphasizes Positive Impact Of Legalization

One year after the implementation of the initial components of Germany’s adult-use legalization measure, the German Association of...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 7, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Study: Net Social Benefit Of Czech Legalization Is 34.4-107.6 Million Euros Annually

A team of researchers affiliated with Charles University in the Czech Republic and the University of New South Wales in Australia...

Written by Johnny Green on April 2, 2025. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Another Historic International Cannabis Business Conference In Barcelona

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC), Spain’s largest cannabis B2B event, was held at the iconic L’Auditori de...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 1, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Germany Marks One Year Anniversary Of Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

One year ago today, Germany enacted its historic national adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The CanG law was not only historic for...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 31, 2025. Posted in Business.

Italy’s ‘Cannabis Light’ Industry Supports 22,000 Full-Time Jobs

Cannabis products that are low in THC, often called ‘cannabis light,’ are very popular in Europe, particularly in Italy....

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Written by Johnny Green on March 19, 2025. Posted in Policy.

German Coalition Calls For Scientifically Supported Cannabis Distribution

In an open letter to Germany’s Bundestag, a coalition of more than 30 organizations comprised of scientists, industry members,...

Written by Johnny Green on March 17, 2025. Posted in Business.

Over 250 German Cannabis Pharmacies To Gather In Berlin

Germany is home to the largest legal medical cannabis industry in Europe, with cannabis pharmacies serving as the foundation of Germany’s...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 16, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Pilot Trials In The Netherlands And Switzerland

Europe is home to a unique form of cannabis public policy experimentation. Multiple jurisdictions, the Netherlands and Switzerland,...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 15, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Majority Of Germans Are Against Repeal Of Cannabis Legalization

According to the results of a Forsa survey commissioned by the KKH Kaufmännische Krankenkasse, 55% of surveyed Germans do not want to...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 10, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Poll: 63.83% Consider Complete CanG Reversal To Be Unlikely

In the aftermath of a recent federal election in Germany, a majority of the nation’s cannabis industry members consider a complete...

Written by Johnny Green on March 9, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Czech Cannabis Legalization Effort Continues To Evolve

A push has been underway in the Czech Republic to legalize cannabis for adult use for several years now, with the cannabis policy...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 5, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

UK Cannabis Legalization Could Yield £1.5 Billion Annually

Adult-use cannabis legalization in the UK could generate as much as £1.5 billion in revenue and savings according to a new report by the...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 4, 2025. Posted in Policy.

German Judges Association Warns Against Reversing Legalization

When some people think about the economics of cannabis legalization, they tend to focus on revenue generation from industry taxes and...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 2, 2025. Posted in Business.

Prominent German Financial Institution Enters Cannabis Industry

Germany’s emerging legal cannabis industry continues to go mainstream, with the latest example of that coming in the form of cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 23, 2025. Posted in Business.

German Cannabis Business Week – Global Industry To Converge In Berlin

Germany’s legal cannabis industry is experiencing an unprecedented revolution. Thanks to last year’s adoption of the CanG policy...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 16, 2025. Posted in Policy.

How Does Proposed Swiss Legalization Compare To Other EU Countries?

Currently, national adult-use cannabis legalization measures have been adopted by three European Union member nations. Malta was the...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 16, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Spain Cannabis Regulatory Measure Amended To Address CBD Products

Lawmakers and regulators in Spain are making what appears to be a final push to finally approve and implement a long-awaited medical...

Written by Johnny Green on February 15, 2025. Posted in Policy.

An Important Upcoming Election For German Cannabis

Germany is currently home to the most exciting legal cannabis industry in Europe. In addition to adult-use cannabis being legal and...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 5, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Pharmacists Oppose Reclassifying Cannabis As A Narcotic Drug

German pharmacist Florian Sedlmeier and other members of Germany’s pharmacy industry are publicly pushing back on an effort by...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 4, 2025. Posted in Policy.

German Government: No Connection Between Cannabis Legalization And Organized Crime

Since the implementation of the first provisions of adult-use cannabis legalization in Germany back on April 1st, 2024, some cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on February 3, 2025. Posted in Business.

Ancillary Cannabis Industry Sectors Projected To Experience Major Growth

When many people think of the emerging global cannabis industry, they tend to think about cultivating cannabis and selling cannabis....

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Written by Johnny Green on January 28, 2025. Posted in Business.

Report: German Medical Cannabis Prescriptions Increased 1,000% In 9 Months

According to a recent report by the Bloomwell Group, prescriptions for medical cannabis in Germany increased by roughly 1,000% between...

Written by Johnny Green on January 28, 2025. Posted in Policy.

French Mayor Proposes Cannabis Legalization Referendum

A mayor in France is calling for adults in his country to be able to vote on cannabis legalization. Éric Piolle, the current mayor of...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 27, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Czech Doctors Prescribed 318.7 Kilograms Of Medicinal Cannabis In 2024

According to data from Czechia’s State Institute for Drug Control and as reported locally by BRNO Daily, doctors in the Czech...

Written by Johnny Green on January 25, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Spain Is Expected To Approve A Medical Cannabis Measure Soon

Lawmakers in Spain are reportedly on track to approve a medical cannabis industry regulation measure before this summer. Spain has long...

Written by Johnny Green on January 24, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

83 Cannabis Cultivation Associations Have Been Approved In Germany So Far

Germany implemented the first provisions of its new adult-use cannabis legalization model on April 1st, 2024. The initial provisions...

Written by Johnny Green on January 22, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Cannabis Can Be An Economic Growth Driver In Germany

If properly regulated and allowed to reach its full potential, Germany’s emerging cannabis industry can serve as an economic growth...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 21, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Public UK Cannabis Legalization Support Outpaces MP Support

According to a recent poll conducted by YouGov UK, the level of support for cannabis legalization among adults in the United Kingdom is...

Written by Johnny Green on January 19, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Where Do Germany’s Political Parties Currently Stand On Cannabis Policy?

Germany’s president previously announced the dissolution of the lower house of parliament. Chancellor Olaf Scholz also lost a...

Written by Johnny Green on January 16, 2025. Posted in Business.

High Tide Enters German Medical Cannabis Market Via Acquisition Of Purecan GmbH

High Tide, a leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise, has officially entered the medical cannabis market in Germany...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 12, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Czechia To Start Regulating Low-THC Cannabis This Year

Starting in July of this year, the Czech Republic will regulate sales of cannabis containing up to one percent THC. The public policy...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 10, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Legal Cannabis Expert Peter Homberg Moves to gunnercooke

Renowned international cannabis policy and industry expert Peter Homberg recently announced that after 12 years at Dentons, he is joining...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 7, 2025. Posted in Business.

Is Medical Cannabis For Animals The Next Big Thing?

When most people think of medical cannabis, they think of how it pertains to suffering human patients, and rightfully so. Medical...

Written by Johnny Green on December 28, 2024. Posted in Business.

Global Industrial Hemp Market To Experience Continued Growth

The global market for industrial hemp and hemp-related products is far from being a new thing. Humans have valued hemp fibers and hemp...

Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Top International Cannabis Stories From 2024

This year was one of the biggest years in the history of the cannabis movement for both policy and industry. Below are the best...

Written by Johnny Green on December 27, 2024. Posted in Business.

Legal CBD Sectors Are Set For Significant Growth

The cannabis plant contains several cannabinoids, with one of the most popular ones for consumers and patients being cannabidiol (CBD)....

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Written by Johnny Green on December 22, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Support For Cannabis Legalization In Germany Rises To 59%

Support for comprehensive adult-use cannabis legalization in Germany has increased to 59% according to the results of a new poll...

Written by Johnny Green on December 21, 2024. Posted in Business.

Alex Rogers Visits Cannabis Pharmacy In Munich

Germany first started legally dispensing medical cannabis products through a pharmacy model back in 2017. Since that time,...

Written by Johnny Green on December 21, 2024. Posted in Policy.

27 German Jurisdictions Express Interest In Cannabis Model Projects

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) was recently tasked with the responsibility of overseeing adult-use model...

Written by Johnny Green on December 16, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

First Cannabis Higher Education Course Receives Accreditation In Africa

Earlier this year, South Africa’s president signed a measure legalizing cannabis for private use by adults. With the law’s...