Politics

Category: Politics

united kingdom united kingdom united kingdom

A Cannabis Rift Between Bermuda And The UK

Written by Johnny Green on February 24, 2021. Posted in Politics.

It is no secret that the ongoing COVID pandemic has had a detrimental impact on the world’s economy. Many industries are struggling and countless businesses have had to close either temporarily or permanently. As the international community looks towards a post-pandemic global economy,...

Thailand To Include Cannabis On Essential Drugs List

Written by Johnny Green on February 24, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Thailand is rapidly becoming an international leader when it comes to cannabis policy. In 2018 Thailand legalized hemp and CBD products, and then expanded its law in 2019 to help more patients. When it legalized medical cannabis, Thailand became the first country in the entire region to do...

The Swiss Step Carefully Into First Semi-Legalization Project

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 24, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Recreational cannabis will be available from Swiss pharmacies as of 2022, on a limited trial basis. If there is one word to describe the European approach to cannabis generally, it has been so far, caution. If there was another, it would be regulation. There is nothing “casual”...

Amsterdam’s New War On Its Pot Shops

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 10, 2021. Posted in Politics.

As the first federal Dutch cannabis cultivation bid goes down in flames, Amsterdam city officials propose banning tourists from its cannabis cafes. Long the progressive cannabis outlier during the 1980’s and 1990’s, even if operated in a grey area, Amsterdam if not Holland beyond...

cannabis plant in jamaica cannabis plant in jamaica

A Missed Cannabis Reform Opportunity In The Czech Republic

Written by Johnny Green on February 3, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Being able to cultivate cannabis legally is a right that a growing number of adults in various parts of the globe are being afforded. With that being said, cultivating a personal amount of cannabis is still prohibited throughout a vast majority of the world. The cannabis plant has grown all...

hemp seed clone plant cbd hemp seed clone plant cbd hemp seed clone plant cbd

Sri Lankan President Tasks Officials With Looking Into Cannabis Legalization

Written by Johnny Green on February 3, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis legalization is about to expand exponentially across the globe in the coming years. So far only Uruguay and Canada have legalized cannabis for adult use, however, more countries are moving in that direction. Mexico’s Supreme Court struck down cannabis prohibition in late 2018...

The Rise Of “Localized” Recreational Cannabis Markets In Europe

Written by Marguerite Arnold on January 20, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Amsterdam is again raising the idea of a tourist-free cannabis industry, and Luxembourg plans the same. Will this drive reform across Europe or will COVID-19 reset the conversation? The Dutch may have reinvigorated the cannabis discussion during the dark days of the 1980s and 1990s, and given...

Ireland’s Transport Minister: No Cannabis Legalization In 2021

Written by Johnny Green on January 13, 2021. Posted in Politics.

In many ways 2020 was one of the worst years of all time, yet, from a purely cannabis reform and industry standpoint, 2020 was a solid year by many measures. Last year had one very big disappointment in the form of an unsuccessful vote in New Zealand, where voters shot down a nationwide cannabis...

Cannabis Legalization Is A Political Issue Most Americans Agree On

Written by Johnny Green on December 29, 2020. Posted in Politics.

To say that the United States is divided when it comes to politics is a massive understatement. One could easily argue that the political climate in the U.S is more polarized than it has been in well over 100 years. However, at a time when most U.S. voters do not seem to agree on almost anything,...

Planet Earth’s Premier Cannabis Networking Event

Category: Politics

A Cannabis Rift Between Bermuda And The UK

Thailand To Include Cannabis On Essential Drugs List

The Swiss Step Carefully Into First Semi-Legalization Project

Amsterdam’s New War On Its Pot Shops

A Missed Cannabis Reform Opportunity In The Czech Republic

Sri Lankan President Tasks Officials With Looking Into Cannabis Legalization

The Rise Of “Localized” Recreational Cannabis Markets In Europe

Ireland’s Transport Minister: No Cannabis Legalization In 2021

Cannabis Legalization Is A Political Issue Most Americans Agree On

Conference Tickets
Now Available for ALL
World Conferences

BARCELONA 12 MARCH

BERLIN 1-3 APRIL

BERN 13-14 MAY

VANCOUVER 10-11 SEPT

The best in cannabis networking!