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Written by Hazel Norman on November 23, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Denmark Announces Plan To Make Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Permanent

The government in Denmark recently announced its plans to make its medical cannabis pilot program permanent. The pilot program, first...

Written by Johnny Green on November 19, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Advocates Call For Cannabis Industry Expansion In Germany

The German Cannabis Business Association (BvCW) is calling for the German government to embrace the nation’s emerging legal...

Written by Johnny Green on November 18, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Australian Lawmakers To Vote On Cannabis Legalization This Month

Australia’s parliament is set to vote on an adult-use cannabis legalization bill later this month. The Australian Greens are...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 17, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Czech Cabinet Moves To Allow Cannabis Possession And Cultivation

The Czech Republic’s cabinet recently approved a plan that would permit adults in the European nation to cultivate multiple plants...

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

French Parliamentary Group Pushes For Cannabis Legalization

An escalation of violence linked to organized crime in France is leading to calls by a parliamentary group for the European nation to...

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Written by Johnny Green on November 13, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Polish Legislative Committee Takes Step Toward Decriminalizing Cannabis

A legislative committee in Poland recently sent a cannabis reform proposal to Prime Minister Donald Tusk for his consideration. Members...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 12, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Advocates Urge German Government To Prioritize Industrial Hemp Liberalization Act

Last week, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the firing of Finance Minister Christian Lindner, effectively ending the ruling...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 10, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Parliamentary Report: Cannabis Reform In NSW Is “Only Rational Course”

A new parliamentary report issued in New South Wales calls for cannabis reform in the Australian state. The 148-page report, which was...

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Written by Hazel Norman on November 9, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

UK Government Announces Reforms To Hemp License Regulations

Government officials in the United Kingdom announced this week that regulators are changing hemp licensing regulations in the country....

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Written by Frank Schuler on November 6, 2024. Posted in Policy, Science.

Brazil Approves Medical Cannabis For Animals

Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency recently decided to amend Ordinance SVS/MS 344/1998 to allow the regulation of medical...

Written by Johnny Green on November 5, 2024. Posted in Policy.

European Union Reportedly Ready To Supply Medical Cannabis To Ukraine

According to Ukraine Deputy Health Minister Maryna Slobodnichenko, the European Union is ready to supply medical cannabis to Ukraine. The...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 4, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Turkey Sets Hemp Quota For Medical Products

In 2016, hemp cultivation became legal in 19 provinces in Turkey for industrial purposes. Aspiring hemp producers must obtain the...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 2, 2024. Posted in Policy.

62% Of Canadians Still Approve Of Cannabis Legalization

Canada became the second country on the planet and the first G-7 nation to adopt a national adult-use legalization measure in 2018. The...

Written by Johnny Green on November 1, 2024. Posted in Policy.

German Cities Moving Forward With Legal Cannabis Sales Pilot Projects

Germany is currently home to the most progressive cannabis policies in Europe. The German legalization model involves permitting adults...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 30, 2024. Posted in Policy, Science.

Study Finds 80% Of Unregulated Cannabis In Germany Is Contaminated

Starting on April 1st, 2024, adults in Germany can legally cultivate, possess, and consume cannabis for recreational purposes....

Written by Johnny Green on October 30, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Investing In Europe’s Emerging Legal Cannabis Industry

The European continent is the most exciting region for the cannabis industry and policy right now, with several nations working to...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 28, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Pharmacies In Uruguay To Sell Recreational Cannabis With Higher THC Levels

Uruguay became the first country on earth to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure back in 2013, with legal...

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

European Commission Launches Investigation Into Italy’s Ban On ‘Cannabis Light’

In recent years, cannabis and hemp-derived products that are high in cannabidiol (CBD) and low in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), often...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 21, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

How Many Countries In Africa Have Legalized Commercial Cannabis Cultivation?

As cannabis policy modernization has spread across the globe, one continent that has experienced a significant amount of reform in recent...

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Written by Johnny Green on October 20, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Study Demonstrates Why Banks Are One Of The Biggest Winners Of Legalization

The banking industry and the cannabis industry have a complicated relationship due to prohibition laws. Cannabis businesses have more...

Written by Johnny Green on October 19, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Global Cannabis Community Loses A Legend

The International Cannabis Business Conference team posts this article with a heavy heart. The global cannabis community lost a giant...

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Written by Hazel Norman on October 13, 2024. Posted in Policy.

EU Court Of Justice Approves Indoor Hemp Cultivation

Humans have cultivated hemp under the sun for centuries, making use of their hemp harvests in several ways from making rope to paper to...

Spain's Ministry Of Health Begins Process Of Enacting Medical Cannabis Regulations

Written by Hazel Norman on October 7, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Spain’s Ministry Of Health Publishes Medical Cannabis Draft Royal Decree

The road to properly regulated medical cannabis in Spain has been long and full of twists and turns. However, the effort to bring...

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s Agriculture Ministry Approves Historic Hemp Measure

Germany recently approved a draft law previously presented by the Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir. The approved...

Written by Johnny Green on September 30, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

UK Cannabis Legalization Could Generate £9.5 Billion Per Year

Legalizing cannabis for adult use in the United Kingdom and taxing and regulating sales could generate as much as £9.5 billion per year...

Written by Hazel Norman on September 30, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Ukraine Approves List Of Qualifying Medical Cannabis Conditions

Earlier this year, in August 2024, Ukraine’s medical cannabis program officially launched. Ukraine’s Parliament first approved...

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Written by Hazel Norman on September 30, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Legal Home Cultivation Coming To Manitoba In 2025

Canada legalized cannabis for adult use in 2018, making it the first G-7 nation to do so, and only the second country worldwide to make...

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Written by Hazel Norman on September 30, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Guyana Attorney General Directs Law Enforcement To Not Jail Cannabis Offenders

Guyana’s Attorney General Anil Nandlall recently cautioned law enforcement not to jail cannabis consumers in possession of less...

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Written by Hazel Norman on September 25, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

BvCW Poll Finds 88% Support For Legal Cannabis Plant Sales In Germany

The German Cannabis Business Association (BvCW) recently conducted a poll asking the question “Should the commercial trade in...

Written by Johnny Green on September 25, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Czech Republic’s Ministry Of Justice Proposes Legalizing Cannabis Cultivation

The Ministry of Justice in the Czech Republic is proposing that adults should be able to cultivate up to three plants in their private...

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

When Will France Tap Its Cannabis Industry Market Potential?

As cannabis policy modernization efforts continue to gain momentum in Europe, and more European nations reform their outdated and harmful...

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

Germany Judiciary Examines Nearly 280,000 Past Cannabis Cases

Germany’s Judiciary recently announced that federal states have reviewed an estimated 279,000 past cannabis cases after adult-use...

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

Cannabis Policy Modernization Measure Expected In Slovenia By End Of Year

According to Dr. Metka Paragi, a leading international microbiologist who currently serves as the Secretary for Health in the Cabinet of...

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

Cultiva Hemp Expo 2024 Is Coming To Vienna October 4th-6th

For more than 15 years, the Cultiva Hemp Expo has served as the most exclusive event for cannabis in Austria. Cultiva is part trade fair...

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Written by Johnny Green on September 9, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Number Of German Cultivation Association Applications Is Rising

Starting on July 1st, 2024, aspiring cannabis cultivation operators in Germany can apply with local authorities to gain permission to...

Written by Hazel Norman on September 9, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Italian Government Continues Push For Ban On ‘Cannabis Light’

Cannabis products that are low in THC, often referred to as ‘cannabis light,’ have grown in popularity among consumers in...

Written by Hazel Norman on September 1, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Guyana Lawmaker Authors Op-Ed About Legalization’s Benefits

The Republic of Guyana, a country in South America, is home to cannabis prohibition policies that may not be as harsh as in other...

Written by Hazel Norman on August 31, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Calls For Senate Approval Of Medical Cannabis Bill In The Philippines

Earlier this year the Philippines House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved HB 10439, a measure that would legalize certain...

Berlin approves its first cannabis cultivation association

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

First Cannabis Cultivation Association Approved In Berlin

Marzahn-Hellersdorf recently became the first district in Berlin to approve a cannabis cultivation association. Starting on July 1st,...

Jindřich Vobořil to keynote ICBC Slovenia on September 13th

Written by Johnny Green on August 26, 2024. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Renowned Czech Cannabis Expert To Keynote International Cannabis Business Conference In Slovenia

The European continent, and much of the rest of the world, is undergoing a historic shift when it comes to cannabis policy and...

Written by Hazel Norman on August 26, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Malta Regulatory Chief: Cannabis Reform Is Working

In 2021 Malta became the first European nation to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The only countries to adopt a...

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

Over Two Dozen German Cities Reportedly Want To Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Pilots

This year will go down in the history books as the most transformative year ever for German cannabis policy. The approval and continued...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 19, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Telemedicine Improves Safe Access For Suffering Medical Cannabis Patients In Germany

Germany’s medical cannabis industry is the largest on the European continent, and thanks to recently adopted reforms via the...

Written by Johnny Green on August 18, 2024. Posted in Policy.

70% Of Surveyed Germans View CanG Law As ‘Positive Or Neutral’

Earlier this year German lawmakers adopted a historic adult-use cannabis legalization measure (CanG), with the first provisions of the...

Written by Hazel Norman on August 18, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Medical Cannabis Legalization Officially Launches In Ukraine

Ukraine’s Parliament first approved medical cannabis reform in December 2023, with President Volodymyr Zelensky signing the measure...

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Written by Hazel Norman on August 12, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Dutch Cannabis Pilot Trial Could Be Extended

Regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot trials are an interesting public policy experiment. The trials are permitted under EU law and...

Written by Johnny Green on August 5, 2024. Posted in Policy.

German Cannabis Legalization Is Here To Stay

With a population of over 83 million people, Germany is currently the largest country to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization...

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Written by Hazel Norman on July 29, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Thailand Reverses Course And Will Regulate Cannabis Instead Of Prohibit It

In recent years Thailand has served as arguably the wildest nation on earth from a cannabis public policy observer standpoint. For many...

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

Czechia’s Legalization Model Continues To Take Shape

Europe’s cannabis movement is gaining momentum, and one of the best examples of that can be found in Czechia where a recently...

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Written by Hazel Norman on July 20, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Court Case Challenges Japan’s Strict Cannabis Laws

When it comes to cannabis policy reform efforts, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. The most straightforward way to...