Spain on the brink of a historic change in cannabis regulation with Mónica García at the helm
The new Minister of Health brings hope and commitment for more responsible and effective cannabis legislation
Continue reading
Cannabis on the move in the EU: Malta, Germany, and the Netherlands pt. 2
In yesterday’s article, we explored Malta’s cannabis regulatory framework, and what is unique about it. Today, we will travel upward through the EU and dive into Germany and the Netherlands. The latter has historically been renowned for its acceptance of cannabis.
Continue reading Ukraine’s Medical Cannabis Legalisation Delayed by Opponents
Ukraine’s bid to legalise medical cannabis appeared to be on the cusp of a significant breakthrough this week, but defeat was snatched from the jaws of victory and the bill has now been effectively ‘blocked’.
Continue reading No Changes Expected To Luxembourg’s New Cannabis Law
November 20, 2023 by Hazel Norman, InternationalCBC Luxembourg became the fourth nation to ever pass a national adult-use cannabis law when it did so earlier this year. Luxembourg joined its European counterpart, Malta, which passed a national measure in late 2021. The other two legalized nations are Uruguay (2013) and Canada (2018). Out of the four countries, Luxembourg’s legalization model is
Continue reading ‘Difficulty in the Details’ Sees Germany’s Cannabis Act Delayed By Months
BY BEN STEVENS NOVEMBER 17, 2023 Germany’s landmark Cannabis Act (CanG), which would establish an adult-use cannabis framework in the European Union’s most populous country, has been pushed back by a number of months. Following suggestions fromlocalandsocial mediaearlier this week, the delay of the final reading of the bill, originally set to take place this week, has been officially confirmed.
Continue reading CBD more regulated in the Czech Republic?
Published on November 20, 2023 ByAurélien BERNARD Although the Czech government finallybacked away from banning CBD products earlier this year, a proposed law would subject these products to strict restrictions.The government bill amending in particular Law No. 167/1998 Coll., on addictive substances, aims to considerably limit this more or less free sale of kratom and CBD. Definition of 2 substances
Continue reading Illicit cannabis market in Europe is worth 11.4 billion euros according to a new report
Published on November 21, 2023 By Business of Cannabis Last week, the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) published its detailed report on the illicit cannabis market in the European Union. The report, based on the latest data from the EMCDDA and its co-author Europol, reveals the extent of the illicit cannabis market, worth 11.4 billion euros, which would
Continue reading People Before Profit Bill to legalise personal use of cannabis seen as ‘test for Government’
A BILL THAT proposes to legalise the personal use of cannabis is set to progress to second stage in the Dáil in January next year.
Continue reading ‘Difficulty in the Details’ Sees Germany’s Cannabis Act Delayed By Months
Germany’s landmark Cannabis Act (CanG), which would establish an adult-use cannabis framework in the European Union’s most populous country, has been pushed back by a number of months.
Continue reading Germany: Legalization may only happen in 2024, with postponement of the vote in the Bundestag
Advances in legislation to regulate cannabis in Germany have suffered yet another delay. According to MarijuanaMoment, The vote on the document, scheduled for November 16th, should only take place in December.
Continue reading
