Author: Johnny Green

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Written by Johnny Green on February 17, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Cultivating Cannabis For An Emerging International Cannabis Market

The act and art of cultivating the cannabis plant is far from a new thing. Researchers have found evidence of humans cultivating the...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 16, 2023. Posted in Policy.

What Percentage Of Germany’s Population Consumes Cannabis?

For lawmakers and potential cannabis industry regulators, knowing what current cannabis consumption rates are in a given country is...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 13, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Will Amsterdam’s New Cannabis Smoking Ban Become A Trend?

Amsterdam is one of the most popular cannabis tourism destinations on earth, and for many years, the European city was the undeniable...

Written by Johnny Green on February 10, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Individual In Hong Kong Faces Up To 7 Years In Prison For Bottles Of CBD Products

Law enforcement officials in Hong Kong have made their first CBD-related arrest since a new law took effect at the beginning of this...

Written by Johnny Green on February 9, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Will Malta’s Cannabis Club Model Be Adopted By Germany And Spain?

In many ways the European continent seems like it is on the cusp of hitting warp speed for cannabis policy reform, and if so, a...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 7, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Who Attends International Cannabis Business Conference Events?

The International Cannabis Business Conference is the world’s largest global B2B cannabis event series, with upcoming events...

Written by Johnny Green on February 7, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Media And Marketing In The Emerging International Cannabis Industry

Nearly every business in every industry on the planet needs to market their products and/or services to some degree in order to...

Written by Johnny Green on February 2, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Italy Would Obviously Benefit From Cannabis Legalization

A bit of a metaphorical political food fight occurred last week on social media with two lawmakers in Italy having, shall we say, a...

Written by Johnny Green on January 28, 2023. Posted in Policy.

France Council Proposes Cannabis Legalization To Boost Public Health

France is one of the most popular places for cannabis consumption on the entire planet, which may shock some people given the fact that...

Written by Johnny Green on January 26, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Report: German Health Minister Confirms Timetable For Cannabis Legalization

Over the weekend a potentially significant report surfaced regarding cannabis legalization in Germany. To quickly recap how we got to...

Written by Johnny Green on January 26, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

5 Reasons To Attend An International Cannabis Business Conference Event In Europe

The International Cannabis Business Conference is the world’s leading cannabis industry and policy event series. Below is a list...

Written by Johnny Green on January 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

What’s Really Going On With Cannabis In Spain?

Cannabis consumers and patients live in some truly amazing times in many parts of the world thanks to the tireless efforts of cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on January 16, 2023. Posted in Business.

What Are The Top Cannabis Companies In Spain?

Spain’s cannabis community is second to none in many ways, and its current industry model is very unique. Unfortunately, public cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on January 14, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Lithuania’s President Should Not Be Afraid Of Cannabis Reform

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda recently participated in an interview for LRT Radio during which he was asked about efforts to...

Written by Johnny Green on January 8, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Which Country Is More Likely To Legalize In 2023 – The U.S. Or Germany?

When it comes to the ongoing fight to end global cannabis prohibition, there’s a saying that I often use – the bigger the...

Written by Johnny Green on January 4, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Italian Army Seeks To Supply Country’s Entire Medical Cannabis Program

Back in April 2015, Italy’s Army did something that shocked many people around the world – it unveiled to the international...

Written by Johnny Green on December 25, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

The Top International Cannabis Stories Of 2022

As 2022 draws to a close we will look back on the biggest stories from the international cannabis community over the last year....

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Written by Johnny Green on December 12, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Could Malta’s Cannabis Club Licensing Model Benefit Spain?

As I often point out, Spain is home to one of the most amazing cannabis communities on earth, particularly Barcelona where we co-host...

Written by Johnny Green on December 11, 2022. Posted in Entertainment, Policy.

Brittney Griner Is Finally Free

International basketball superstar Brittney Griner is finally free and officially home in the United States after a ten month long saga...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Higher THC Percentages Are Finally Coming To Pharmacies In Uruguay

One of my biggest cannabis public policy pet peeves is when governments institute THC percentage caps on products, primarily due to the...

Written by Johnny Green on December 3, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s Health Minister To Commission ‘An Expert Opinion’ To Help EU Legalization Push

What I would give to be a fly on the wall in the room where private cannabis policy discussions are being held between European Union...

Written by Johnny Green on December 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Malta To Start Accepting Cannabis Club Applications By February

Malta made continental history late in 2021 when lawmakers passed Europe’s first nationwide adult-use legalization measure. Prior...

Written by Johnny Green on November 28, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Lawmakers Call For Cannabis Legalization Bill To Be Expedited

How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait to get permission from the European Union before introducing an adult-use cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on November 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Increased Safe Access In Poland Is A Good Thing

Poland may not be the first country that you think of when the topic of medical cannabis comes up, however, the country is currently...

Written by Johnny Green on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

U.S. Congress Passes Historic Cannabis Bill

In many ways the United States has historically served as ground zero for the war on cannabis. The U.S. is not the only country to...

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Written by Johnny Green on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

The EU Is Deciding On More Than Just German Legalization

When it comes to cannabis reform activity, Germany is undeniably on center stage with the international spotlight placed directly on...

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Written by Johnny Green on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Cannabis Legalization Would Obviously Benefit Public Safety Efforts

Late last week an article was published by Frankfurter Allgemeine in which the Vice President of the Federal Criminal Police Office...

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Written by Johnny Green on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Is Germany Planning To Restrict Medical Cannabis Insurance Reimbursements?

Germany is home to Europe’s largest medical cannabis market, which is not surprising given the size of Germany’s population...

Written by Johnny Green on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

United States 2022 Election A Mixed Bag For Cannabis Reform

November 8th was Election Day in the United States, and cannabis reform was on the ballot in several jurisdictions, both at the state...

Written by Johnny Green on November 7, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Bust In Spain Highlights Need For Legalizing Cannabis, Not Continued Prohibition

If you are like me, then you read headlines over the weekend regarding a large cannabis operation bust in Spain. The bust was touted in...

Written by Johnny Green on November 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Canadian Study Arrives At Obvious Conclusion Regarding Cannabis Purchasing Decisions

I am one of those lucky people that lives in a legal cannabis jurisdiction, and in my opinion, I live in the best legal market for...

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Written by Johnny Green on November 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Why Other European Countries Need To Be Like The Czech Republic

Ever since the dust settled on the 2021 federal election in Germany cannabis observers around the globe have kept a close eye on the...

Written by Johnny Green on October 31, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Where Does The German Cannabis Legalization Effort Go From Here?

As the month of October draws to a close it is safe to say that it was one of the most eventful months for cannabis policy in...

Written by Johnny Green on October 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s Legalization Plan Includes Removing Cannabis From Narcotics Law

Cannabis legalization efforts in Germany received a huge boost yesterday, with the nation’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD)...

Written by Johnny Green on October 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Germany Moves A Step Closer Towards Legalization

It was a big day in Germany for cannabis policy, with Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach making a formal cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on October 25, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Legalization Plan Continues To Evolve After Public Outcry

Last week I wrote about the reported leaking of components of a long awaited German legalization plan. The legalization details were...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 19, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Leaked German Legalization Points From Health Minister – Homegrow, Retail Stores, And Possession Of Up To 20 Grams

This morning it is being reported that long-awaited key points of a German adult-use legalization plan were made available to...

Written by Johnny Green on October 17, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Who Legalizes First – The United States Or Germany?

When it comes to cannabis policy there are two nations that likely have more eyes watching them right now than any other countries on...

Written by Johnny Green on October 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Health Canada Is Seeking Feedback After Four Years Of Legalization

Canada was not the first country to legalize cannabis for adult-use, however, it was the first G-7 nation to do so, and the first to...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 12, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

Research Nature Institute Bringing Cannabis Healthcare Seminar To University Of Ljubljana

The cannabis plant is arguably the most helpful plant on earth, especially when it comes to wellness benefits. Cannabis, and the...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 11, 2022. Posted in Entertainment, Policy.

Will Brittney Griner Get A Fair Appeal To Her Cannabis Possession Conviction?

Back in February of this year international basketball superstar Brittney Griner was arrested at an airport in Russia for cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

What Does Joe Biden’s Announcement Mean For The International Cannabis Industry?

United States President Joe Biden made a big announcement today regarding federal cannabis policy, indicating that he is issuing a...

Written by Johnny Green on October 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Switzerland’s Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program To Expand To Geneva

Switzerland is following in Denmark’s footsteps by launching its first adult-use cannabis commerce pilot program. A little over...

Written by Johnny Green on October 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Will Europe’s Emerging Cannabis Industry Reach Its Full Potential?

The emerging cannabis industry is now legal in more places in Europe than at any other point in time since the dawn of prohibition, and...

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Japan Health Panel Gives Mixed Cannabis Policy Recommendations

This week a Japanese health ministry panel issued cannabis policy recommendations, including a recommendation that Japan allow medical...

Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Finance Minister: Expect Cannabis Legalization In 2023

When it comes to the push for adult-use cannabis legalization there’s no place on earth that is as exciting as Germany right...

Written by Johnny Green on September 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Activists Planning Legal Action To Fully Legalize South Africa’s Cannabis Industry

Cannabis activism and advocacy can come in many forms. I have worked to reform cannabis laws for many years now and have helped promote...

Written by Johnny Green on September 22, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

University Of Sydney To Offer Free Cannabis Testing

The University of Sydney is launching a fairly robust study in an attempt to, as the university describes it, “investigate...

Written by Johnny Green on September 16, 2022. Posted in Entertainment, Policy.

Prohibiting International Athletes From Consuming Cannabis Is Ridiculous

Earlier this week news surfaced that the World Anti-Doping Agency will be likely be keeping cannabis on its list of banned substances....

Written by Johnny Green on September 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Prohibition Treaties Will Not Stop Cannabis Legalization In Germany

I have helped work on cannabis reform efforts since the late 1990s when medical cannabis reform initiatives were being heavily pursued...