Author: Hazel Norman

First Legal Medical Cannabis Clinic Opens In Ireland

Written by Hazel Norman on November 19, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Medical cannabis may be commonly found in various parts of the world now, however, in Ireland, medical cannabis policy modernization efforts have taken considerably longer to become a reality. Back...

Australian Medical Association Opposes Cannabis Legalization Measure

Written by Hazel Norman on November 13, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Lawmakers in Australia’s Parliament are currently considering a bill that would legalize cannabis for adult use. The ‘Legalising Cannabis Bill 2023‘ was introduced by Greens Senator...

Legalization Vote Delayed In Germany

Written by Hazel Norman on November 13, 2023. Posted in Policy.

A long-awaited adult-use cannabis legalization vote was initially scheduled for this week in Germany, however, the vote was delayed until at least December. This likely means that German adult-use reform...

SPD Interior Ministers Continue To Cling To Failed Prohibition

Written by Hazel Norman on November 5, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Roughly a month ago, cannabis opponents in Germany’s Federal Council (or Bundesrat) tried to derail the nation’s legalization plans. German lawmakers are currently considering a proposal...

United Kingdom Accepts New Recommendations For CBD Products

Written by Hazel Norman on October 30, 2023. Posted in Policy.

The United Kingdom, like most countries, has struggled to regulate products containing cannabidiol (CBD). CBD products have increased in popularity and availability across Europe, and there is a considerable...

Morocco’s King Appoints General Director Of National Cannabis Agency

Written by Hazel Norman on October 29, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Back in mid-2021, Morocco passed a key measure that has helped pave the way for the nation’s emerging legal cannabis industry. Morocco has long served as a top source for unregulated cannabis,...

Malta Issues First Noncommercial Cannabis Club Licenses

Written by Hazel Norman on October 29, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Malta became the third nation on earth, and the first in Europe, to pass a national adult-use legalization measure back in late 2021. Since that time, Luxembourg has also passed a national measure....

Medical Cannabis Trial In France To Receive Extension

Written by Hazel Norman on October 23, 2023. Posted in Policy.

France’s current 2,540 registered medical cannabis patients received good news in recent days via comments made by the nation’s Minister for Health Aurélien Rousseau. Minister Rousseau reportedly...

Bundestag Holds First Debate On German Legalization Measure

Written by Hazel Norman on October 22, 2023. Posted in Policy.

A long-awaited initial legalization measure debate was finally held in Germany’s Bundestag earlier this week after a reading scheduled for earlier in the week was delayed. The initial reading...