Author: Johnny Green

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Written by Johnny Green on April 20, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Frankfurt And Offenbach Declare Intent To Launch Pilot Adult-Use Cannabis Sales

A little over a week ago federal ministers in Germany held a press conference in which they provided details regarding the nation’s...

Written by Johnny Green on April 17, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

These Sectors Of Germany’s Cannabis Industry Will Thrive Under Phase 1 Of Legalization

Germany’s long-awaited legalization plan was announced earlier this month, with multiple federal ministers participating in a widely...

Written by Johnny Green on April 17, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Attend Cannabis Europa 2023 In London In May

The emerging legal cannabis industry in Europe is set for exponential growth in the coming years. Germany recently announced its...

Written by Johnny Green on April 16, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Legalization In The Czech Republic Is Taking Shape

A country that should be on your global cannabis legalization radar, if it is not already, is the Czech Republic. As we previously...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 12, 2023. Posted in Policy.

German Government Announces Plans For Permitting Adult-Use Home Cultivation

Today in Germany federal ministers from the nation’s government held a press conference in which they announced components for what...

Written by Johnny Green on April 10, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s Legalization Strategy Is The Right Approach

Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach is widely expected to formally introduce his long-awaited cannabis legalization measure...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 9, 2023. Posted in Business.

Ispire Technology Inc. Announces Closing Of Initial Public Offering

One of my favorite cannabis technology companies is Ispire, which makes cannabis consumption devices such as the DAAB. The...

Written by Johnny Green on April 9, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Why Is Mexico’s President Criticizing The NBA’s New Cannabis Policy?

Earlier this month the National Basketball Player’s Association, which represents National Basketball Association (NBA) players,...

Written by Johnny Green on April 2, 2023. Posted in Policy.

New Details Of German Health Minister’s Cannabis Legalization Plan Surface

The adult-use legalization saga in Germany experienced new twists and turns this week, with reports surfacing that provide new details...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 1, 2023. Posted in Policy.

The Best Way To Address Concerns About The Smell Of Cannabis Is To License Clubs

When people complain about ‘the smell of cannabis’ they are usually talking about the smell that is created by burning...

Written by Johnny Green on March 27, 2023. Posted in Policy.

When Will France Legalize Cannabis For Adult Use?

Cannabis consumption in France is more common than in many other parts of the world, as demonstrated by recent survey data that was...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 27, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Premier Doug Ford Is Not A Fan Of Cannabis Clubs

Cannabis clubs are becoming more common around the world, particularly in Canada. Unfortunately, some lawmakers and regulators continue...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 21, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Society Deserves A Sensible Approach To Cannabis Clubs And Driving

An area of concern for many members of society when it comes to cannabis reform, and understandably so, relates to cannabis and...

Written by Johnny Green on March 20, 2023. Posted in Policy.

A 60+ Year Old International Cannabis Policy Agreement Serves No Useful Purpose In 2023

Last week the United Nations’ International Narcotics Control Board issued a press release in which the international body...

Written by Johnny Green on March 14, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s Health Minister Indicates That The EU Will Allow Legalization To Proceed

The push to legalize adult-use cannabis in Germany received a significant boost today, with reports surfacing that the nation’s...

Written by Johnny Green on March 13, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Legalization Public Hearing Set For March 15th In Germany

An adult-use cannabis legalization measure is scheduled for a public hearing in Germany on March 15th at 14:45 (CET). According to the...

Written by Johnny Green on March 13, 2023. Posted in Business.

Taking European CBD Products From Concept To Reality

The rise in the availability of cannabis products in many parts of the world is amazing from a consumer standpoint, and for suffering...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 13, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

The Global Cannabis Industry’s Increasing Momentum Was On Full Display In Barcelona

The emerging legal international cannabis industry is stronger now than at any other time since the dawn of prohibition so many decades...

Written by Johnny Green on March 12, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Why Is The Czech Republic Punishing A Cannabis Educator?

The cannabis reform movement, as with any meaningful social movement, would not be possible without people spreading education. Cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on March 10, 2023. Posted in Science.

The World Has Lost A Giant Of Cannabis Science – Tribute To Raphael Mechoulam

Some events are so monumental that people measure their lives by them. People remember where they were when humans landed on the moon....

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Written by Johnny Green on March 6, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Spain To Quadruple Legal Medical Cannabis Production This Year

Late last month lawmakers in Spain considered a cannabis reform measure, and while the measure did not pass, Spain’s emerging legal...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 2, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Bavaria’s Health Minister Is Clearly Wrong About Cannabis

I have never traveled to Bavaria, or Europe for that matter. I plan on making my first trip later this year to attend the International...

Written by Johnny Green on February 27, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

March 2023 Is Set To Be A Historic Month For European Cannabis

The next 32 days on the European continent could prove to be one of the most historic stretches of time for cannabis public policy and...

Written by Johnny Green on February 24, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Malta Home Affairs Ministry Is Reportedly ‘In Talks With A Main Bank’

A unique cannabis public policy and industry experiment is ramping up in Malta where non-profit adult-use cannabis clubs are expected in...

Written by Johnny Green on February 22, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Zimbabwe Tobacco Farmers Get More Incentive To Switch To Hemp

Historically, Zimbabwe has served as the top producer of tobacco on the African continent, although in recent years many tobacco farmers...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 17, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Cultivating Cannabis For An Emerging International Cannabis Market

The act and art of cultivating the cannabis plant is far from a new thing. Researchers have found evidence of humans cultivating the...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 16, 2023. Posted in Policy.

What Percentage Of Germany’s Population Consumes Cannabis?

For lawmakers and potential cannabis industry regulators, knowing what current cannabis consumption rates are in a given country is...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 13, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Will Amsterdam’s New Cannabis Smoking Ban Become A Trend?

Amsterdam is one of the most popular cannabis tourism destinations on earth, and for many years, the European city was the undeniable...

Written by Johnny Green on February 10, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Individual In Hong Kong Faces Up To 7 Years In Prison For Bottles Of CBD Products

Law enforcement officials in Hong Kong have made their first CBD-related arrest since a new law took effect at the beginning of this...

Written by Johnny Green on February 9, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Will Malta’s Cannabis Club Model Be Adopted By Germany And Spain?

In many ways the European continent seems like it is on the cusp of hitting warp speed for cannabis policy reform, and if so, a potential...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 7, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Who Attends International Cannabis Business Conference Events?

The International Cannabis Business Conference is the world’s largest global B2B cannabis event series, with upcoming events...

Written by Johnny Green on February 7, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy.

Media And Marketing In The Emerging International Cannabis Industry

Nearly every business in every industry on the planet needs to market their products and/or services to some degree in order to...

Written by Johnny Green on February 2, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Italy Would Obviously Benefit From Cannabis Legalization

A bit of a metaphorical political food fight occurred last week on social media with two lawmakers in Italy having, shall we say, a...

Written by Johnny Green on January 28, 2023. Posted in Policy.

France Council Proposes Cannabis Legalization To Boost Public Health

France is one of the most popular places for cannabis consumption on the entire planet, which may shock some people given the fact that...

Written by Johnny Green on January 26, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Report: German Health Minister Confirms Timetable For Cannabis Legalization

Over the weekend a potentially significant report surfaced regarding cannabis legalization in Germany. To quickly recap how we got to...

Written by Johnny Green on January 26, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

5 Reasons To Attend An International Cannabis Business Conference Event In Europe

The International Cannabis Business Conference is the world’s leading cannabis industry and policy event series. Below is a list of...

Written by Johnny Green on January 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

What’s Really Going On With Cannabis In Spain?

Cannabis consumers and patients live in some truly amazing times in many parts of the world thanks to the tireless efforts of cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on January 16, 2023. Posted in Business.

What Are The Top Cannabis Companies In Spain?

Spain’s cannabis community is second to none in many ways, and its current industry model is very unique. Unfortunately, public cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on January 14, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Lithuania’s President Should Not Be Afraid Of Cannabis Reform

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda recently participated in an interview for LRT Radio during which he was asked about efforts to...

Written by Johnny Green on January 8, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Which Country Is More Likely To Legalize In 2023 – The U.S. Or Germany?

When it comes to the ongoing fight to end global cannabis prohibition, there’s a saying that I often use – the bigger the...

Written by Johnny Green on January 4, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Italian Army Seeks To Supply Country’s Entire Medical Cannabis Program

Back in April 2015, Italy’s Army did something that shocked many people around the world – it unveiled to the international...

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. Germany...

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 the...

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...

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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 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...

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...

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...