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Written by Hazel Norman on December 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

German Lawmakers Block Health Ministry Funding And Demand Legalization Measure

As 2022 draws to a close and cannabis observers start to look ahead to 2023, Germany will continue to be the focal point of most...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Are Changes Coming To Cannabis Enforcement In Britain?

Earlier this year the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched a commission to explore London’s cannabis enforcement policies, which is...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Health Canada Releases 2022 Canadian Cannabis Survey

Canada was not the first country to pass a nationwide cannabis adult-use legalization measure, however, it was the first G-7 nation to...

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....

Written by Hazel Norman on December 25, 2022. Posted in Policy.

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...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

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...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 19, 2022. Posted in Policy.

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...

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Written by Hazel Norman on December 17, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

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...

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Written by Frank Schuler on December 17, 2022. Posted in Policy.

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...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 17, 2022. Posted in Policy.

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...

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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 Hazel Norman on December 12, 2022. Posted in Policy, Science.

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...

Written by Frank Schuler on December 12, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Stigma On Full Display In The Dominican Republic

Cannabis reform is spreading throughout the Western Hemisphere. After all, the Western Hemisphere is home to both Uruguay and Canada,...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Seizures Decrease 98% At California/Mexico Ports Of Entry

Historically, one of the most active parts of the world for illegal cannabis activity was along the border shared between the United...

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...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 11, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Legalization Bill Approved By Colombia’s Senate

Colombia is home to one of the most favorable climates on earth when it comes to cannabis cultivation. Whereas in other areas the...

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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 Hazel Norman on December 5, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Pilot Program Delayed Until At Least 2024 In The Netherlands

Historically, the Netherlands served as the international leader when it came to cannabis in many ways, particularly Amsterdam. It was...

Written by Hazel Norman on December 5, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Will Luxembourg Ever Pass A Legalization Measure?

Back in 2018 the potential for legalization to occur in Luxembourg seemed fairly strong, with the coalition government including...

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Written by Hazel Norman on December 5, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Shops Can No Longer Provide Cannabis Smoking Spaces In Thailand

Thailand is a very interesting place when it comes to cannabis public policy. Earlier this year, in June, Thailand made a historic...

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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...

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Written by Frank Schuler on November 28, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Who Is Conducting The Legislative Review Of Canada’s Cannabis Act?

Canada is one of only three countries on earth where cannabis is legal nationwide for adult use. The only other two countries are...

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Written by Frank Schuler on November 28, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Limited Legalization Measure Introduced In Ireland

People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny has formally filed an adult-use legalization measure that would legalize cannabis possession for...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Romania’s Parliament Debates Medical Cannabis Reform

Earlier this week a medical cannabis policy reform debate was held in Romania. Organized by Romania’s Health Commission of the Chamber...

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...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 27, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Canadian Chamber Of Commerce Weighs In On Legislative Review Of The Cannabis Act

Canada was the first G-7 nation to legalize cannabis for adult-use at the national level, and the second nation to do so on earth, only...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Religious Stigma Could Hinder Cannabis Reform In Sri Lanka

The cannabis plant has been used by various societies throughout history for spiritual purposes in many parts of the world. As far back...

Written by Frank Schuler on November 27, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Legalization Moves A Step Closer In Colombia

Colombia has served in many ways as ‘ground zero’ for the war on drugs over several decades, and while cocaine was largely...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Ireland To See ‘Steppingstone’ Cannabis Reform Measure Introduced

A bill that would legalize the personal use of cannabis in Ireland was expected to be introduced last summer, however, that did not...

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 Frank Schuler on November 21, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Pilot Project In Switzerland To Import Cannabis From Canada?

Cannabis pilot programs are part of an interesting public policy concept that is springing up in Europe. Essentially, cannabis pilot...

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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...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Governments Need To Embrace Cannabis Tourism

A common misconception about cannabis reform is that once a jurisdiction’s lawmakers or voters initially approve an adult-use...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Poll Finds Very Low Support For Prosecuting Cannabis Possession In Scotland

The Scottish government conducted a survey between the 21st of October 2021 and the 27th of March 2022, in which adults were asked...

Written by Frank Schuler on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Thailand’s Health Minister Dismisses Calls To Re-Outlaw Cannabis

From a regional standpoint Thailand is leader in many ways when it comes to cannabis policy. Earlier this year Thailand implemented a...

Written by Frank Schuler on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Committee Of Experts In Sri Lanka To Explore Cannabis Exports

Sri Lanka, an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, has experienced tremendous economic and political turmoil in 2022. A fuel and...

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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...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Limited Legalization Bill Expected To Be Introduced In Ireland

Cannabis is illegal for adult-use purposes in Ireland, although, there is a distinction in Ireland’s current law that provides for...

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...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 14, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Argentina’s Minister Of Health Urges Doctors To Prescribe Medical Cannabis

A medical cannabis program is only as good as the number of suffering patients that it helps, and that fact that is applicable anywhere...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 14, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Costa Rica Authorizes First Hemp Project

Cannabis reform may be spreading across the globe at an ever-increasing pace, and with it, the emerging international cannabis...

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 Hazel Norman on November 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Argentina Adds New Cannabis Varieties To National Catalog Of Cultivars

Argentina has experienced a lot of cannabis industry and policy activity in recent months. For instance, right before the start of last...

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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 Frank Schuler on November 6, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Thailand Department Of Agriculture Gives Green Light To Cannabis Seed Imports

Prior to last week, the only way that cannabis seeds could be imported legally to India was via air transport, and even then, imports...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 6, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Pilot Program In The Netherlands Continues To Experience Delays

Cannabis pilot programs are becoming more popular in Europe. For those that are unaware of what an adult-use cannabis pilot program...