Is Luxembourg Abandoning Its Previous Legalization Plans?
Luxembourg was once thought to have the best chance of passing Europe’s first nationwide adult-use cannabis legalization measure. Of course, that ‘historic first’ never materialized...
Study Finds Medical Cannabis Reform In Canada Associated With Reduced Alcohol Sales
A study in 2015 found that cannabis is 114 times safer than alcohol. That, of course, highlights some of the irony behind cannabis still being illegal in many parts of the world, even for medical use,...
Bavaria’s Health Minister Increases Efforts To Try To Prevent German Legalization
Earlier this month we reported that Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) was seeking an ‘expert opinion’ to help with his European Union legalization lobbying push. Minister Lauterbach...
Australian Researchers Find Lacking Evidence To Support Cannabis ‘Hangover’ Claims
When cannabis opponents speak out against cannabis they incorporate a variety of talking points, with some being more ridiculous than others. It seems as if some opponents will do or say just about...
Saskatchewan Government Files First Nations Cannabis Authority Legislation
The emerging cannabis industry has the potential to transform communities and boost opportunities for those that live where cannabis commerce is permitted. A report from earlier this year by Deloitte...
Head Of Frankfurt Drug Department Calls For German Legalization
All eyes remain on Germany where the adult-use legalization effort continues. For those that may not be up to speed, back in October the framework for a long-awaited legalization measure was presented...
New Report In Ireland Recommends Considering Cannabis Legalization
Ireland’s Oireachtas Justice Committee is recommending that the government consider legalizing cannabis for adult-use, in addition to wider drug policy reforms. According to its website, the Oireachtas...
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 the world’s largest cannabis superconference every year with...
Canada Increases Cannabis Beverage Possession Limit
The cannabis beverage sector of the emerging international cannabis industry has been very interesting to follow. It’s often the subject of a great deal of public relations efforts it seems, with...