Written by Johnny Green on February 19, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Lawmakers In Finland Reject Cannabis Legalization Proposal

Lawmakers in Finland voted on a citizen initiative this week that sought to legalize cannabis for adult use. Unfortunately, the vote was...

Written by Johnny Green on February 18, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Proposed MedCanG Changes May Violate EU Law

Cannabis public policy is usually complicated anywhere on the planet, but it is particularly so in Europe, where the interplay of several...

Written by Johnny Green on February 18, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

The NYT Editorial: Garbage Or Governance?

By Jamie L Pearson, Founder of New Holland Group When the New York Times editorial board published its opinion piece on cannabis last...

Written by Johnny Green on February 18, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Amsterdam Considers Banning Tourists From Cannabis Cafes

For many decades, Amsterdam has been considered one of the top international destinations for cannabis consuming tourists. One could...

Written by Johnny Green on February 16, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Die Linke Parliamentary Group Demands Further German Cannabis Reform

Nearly two years after German lawmakers approved the historic CanG law, which legalized certain adult-use cannabis activity, the Die...

Written by Johnny Green on February 14, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Advocates Continue Push To Increase European Hemp THC Limit

Last year at the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin, Germany, I was honored to moderate a panel dedicated to hemp. As I...

Written by Johnny Green on February 12, 2026. Posted in Policy.

European Authority Sets “Safe” CBD Consumption Level

As I have written about previously, there is no one-size-fits-all dosage of cannabis, and that also extends to the cannabinoids that the...

Written by Johnny Green on February 8, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Uruguay Increases Prices For Legal Cannabis

Uruguay currently authorizes the legal sales of four different cannabis strains through the nation’s licensed pharmacies. As of the...

Written by Johnny Green on February 6, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Study Finds “No Effects” After German Cannabis Legalization

Germany implemented the first provisions of its historic CanG adult-use cannabis legalization measure in April 2024. Initially, Germany...

Written by Johnny Green on February 4, 2026. Posted in Policy.

South Africa Seeks Public Comments For Draft Cannabis Regulations

South Africa’s Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development recently published a draft regulatory proposal that would officially...

Written by Johnny Green on February 3, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

This Is The Best Way To Combat Illegal Cannabis Smuggling

The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) is warning of a ‘sharp increase’ in unregulated cannabis being smuggled into Europe...

Written by Johnny Green on February 2, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Brazil Adopts Medical Cannabis Cultivation Rules

Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) recently approved a measure that authorizes the preparation of CBD products in...

Written by Johnny Green on January 27, 2026. Posted in Policy.

EU Court Rules Against Hungary’s Cannabis Position

The European Union’s top court has ruled against Hungary’s position on cannabis policy, determining that Hungary breached EU...

Written by Johnny Green on January 26, 2026. Posted in Policy.

United Nations Responds To U.S. Cannabis Rescheduling Order

Last month, United States President Donald Trump ordered his administration to reschedule cannabis from its current status as a Schedule...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 24, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Study: 10% Of Germans Have Cultivated Cannabis At Home

Home cultivation is a key component of a modernized approach to cannabis public policy. All adult cannabis consumers and suffering...

Written by Johnny Green on January 23, 2026. Posted in Policy.

German Lawmakers Consider Scaling Back Medical Cannabis Amendment

Last week, various experts provided testimony at a public hearing held by Germany’s Health Committee in the Bundestag on a proposed...

Written by Johnny Green on January 22, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Grenada’s Parliament Approves Major Cannabis Legislation

It was a big week for cannabis policy modernization efforts in Grenada. The Caribbean nation is comprised of a main island and smaller...

Written by Johnny Green on January 17, 2026. Posted in Policy, Science.

There Is No ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Cannabis Dosage

The cannabis plant and how it interacts with human biology are being studied at an increasing rate by scientists and health professionals...

Written by Johnny Green on January 16, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Significant Increase Of German Cultivation Associations Expected This Year

The German Cannabis Business Association (BvCW) recently conducted a survey, posing the question, “Currently, there are at least...

Written by Johnny Green on January 15, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Spain Authorizes Medical Cannabis For Four Pathologies

Medical cannabis is far from being a new thing in Spain. However, actual regulated medical cannabis access for Spain’s suffering...

Written by Johnny Green on January 14, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

EU Seeks Public Input On CBD Cosmetics Regulation

Cannabidiol (CBD) is being infused into a growing list of products, from foods to pharmaceutical medications. One of the most promising...

Written by Johnny Green on January 13, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Hemp Association Warns Against Medical Cannabis “Regression”

As cannabis opponents in Germany continue to try to take the country’s medical cannabis laws and regulations backwards, the German...

Written by Johnny Green on January 11, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

What Constitutes ‘Cannabis Legalization Success’?

I got my ‘official’ start as a cannabis activist in the late 1990s when I volunteered with the political campaign to legalize...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 11, 2026. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

International Cannabis Business Conference 2025 Rap Recap Hits Bloomberg

One of the most popular business newsletters around the globe is Money Stuff, which is regularly published by Bloomberg opinion columnist...

Written by Johnny Green on January 10, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Evaluating Malta’s Progress Four Years After Cannabis Legalization

Malta made history in December 2021 when it became the first European nation to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 9, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Ghana Cannabis Industry Association Plans Trade Mission To Czechia

Members of Ghana’s emerging cannabis industry are planning a trade mission trip to the Czech Republic as part of an ongoing effort...

Written by Johnny Green on January 7, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Ukraine Approves Medical Cannabis Production Quota

The Cabinet of Ministers in Ukraine has approved quotas for the production of various substances, including medical cannabis, for 2026....

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Written by Johnny Green on January 6, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Survey: US Rescheduling Expected To Have Strong Effect On Europe

As the global cannabis community continues to assess the potential cannabis industry and policy impact of looming federal cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on January 1, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Czech Cannabis Legalization Officially Takes Effect

As the clock struck midnight, Central European Time, a historic public policy change took effect in the Czech Republic. Starting today,...

Written by Johnny Green on December 31, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Bosnia And Herzegovina Approves Medical Cannabis

Lawmakers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country on the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe, recently approved a medical cannabis...

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

Jersey Is Set To Debate Cannabis Reform

The State Assembly in Jersey, the self-governing British Crown Dependency in the English Channel, is set to debate a path forward for...

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

Boosting Regulated German Cannabis Should Be A Top 2026 Priority

While there are various goals for Germany’s cannabis policy modernization efforts, the main underlying premise of recent reforms is...

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

UAE Issues Federal Decree To Regulate Hemp

An increasing number of countries around the globe are modernizing their policies and regulations that govern their domestic industrial...

Written by Johnny Green on December 21, 2025. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

The Top International Cannabis Stories Of 2025

As 2025 draws to an end, we look back on a year that proved to be significant for cannabis policy and industry in many parts of the...

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

German SPD Parliamentary Group Argues For Safe Cannabis Access

Yesterday, the Bundestag held its first reading of the proposed amendment to Germany’s medical cannabis law (MedCanG) that has been...

Written by Johnny Green on December 18, 2025. Posted in Policy.

President Trump Orders Cannabis Rescheduling To Be Expedited

In a historic move, United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order today calling for, among other things, expediting the...

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

U.S. President Trump Is ‘Very Strongly’ Considering Rescheduling Cannabis

News surfaced late last week that United States President Trump held a meeting with members of his administration and the emerging legal...

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

Project Indlela Proposes Solutions For South Africa’s Cannabis Industry

By many measures, South Africa is poised to become one of the world’s top legal adult-use cannabis markets once sensible policies...

Written by Johnny Green on December 13, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Uruguay Is Considering Legal Cannabis Sales To Non-Residents

Starting in the first half of the 2010s, lawmakers in the Western Hemisphere began to modernize cannabis policies to permit adult-use...

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

New Zealand Removes License Requirements For Industrial Hemp

If there is one plant that can benefit humanity ‘the most’, it is likely the hemp plant. The hemp plant is demonstrably one...

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

German Self-Payer Medical Cannabis Sector Worth €2.9 Billion Annually

One of the most striking differences between medical cannabis policies in Germany compared to state-level medical cannabis programs in...

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

Reduction Of German Cannabis Patient Sick Days Saves Billions Of Euros

When medical cannabis policy is driven by the political whims of cannabis opponents rather than science and medical professionals, it is...

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

Most Medical Cannabis Use In The Netherlands Involves No Prescription

The results of tens of thousands of peer-reviewed studies and countless personal patient testimonies all demonstrate that cannabis is an...

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

What Has Luxembourg Learned Two Years After Legalization?

For several years, Luxembourg looked poised to become the first European country to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization...

Written by Johnny Green on December 6, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Districts Object To Cannabis Pilot Denials

Regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot trials are an interesting public policy concept. They involve permitting cannabis consumers,...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 6, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Honoring A German Cannabis Community Legend

It is with heavy hearts that the International Cannabis Business Conference team reports that legendary German cannabis attorney Peter...

Written by Johnny Green on November 30, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Sydney University Symposium Discusses Global Cannabis Prohibition

Cannabis prohibition is a failed public policy wherever it exists and in any form that it exists. Countless people have been harmed by...

Written by Johnny Green on November 30, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Lawmakers Support Legal Cannabis Sales In Finland

Cannabis law and industry regulatory modernization efforts are picking up momentum in Europe, with a recent example surfacing in...

Written by Johnny Green on November 29, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Canada Has Generated Billions In Cannabis Taxes Since 2018

Canada has been home to a thriving cannabis community for many years. Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest in the United States, I...

Written by Johnny Green on November 29, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Austria’s Hemp Flower Industry Is On The Clock

The rise in popularity of hemp flower has been significant in recent years, particularly in Europe, where sales of ‘cannabis...

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