As the emerging legal cannabis industry continues to spread throughout Europe, one nation that is a bit of a holdout is Finland. Cannabis is not a new thing in Finland, as demonstrated by pollen samples...
Examining Germany’s Evolving Legal Cannabis Industry
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Germany continues to be the continental leader for Europe’s emerging legal cannabis industry. Legal sales of medical cannabis products started in Germany in 2017, and the country’s medical...
London Mayor Supports Commission’s Recommendation To Decriminalize Cannabis
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In 2022, London Mayor Sadiq Khan established the independent London Drugs Commission (LDC), tasking the Commission with examining cannabis policies in England’s capital city and other jurisdictions....
A Reversal Of German Cannabis Legalization Is “Off The Table”
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The German Cannabis Industry Association (BvCW) recently held a parliamentary evening event, at which current German Bundestag member Carmen Wegge appeared and spoke. Ms. Wegge is a German politician...
Excitement Level At ICBC Berlin Demonstrates Surging Interest In The Global Industry
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On April 29th-30th, 2025, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) held its flagship event at the Estrel Berlin, Germany’s largest hotel and conference center. The event was nothing short...
Thailand Health Minister: ‘Cannabis Users Will Need Medical Certificates’
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In recent years, Thailand’s cannabis industry has increased in size and scope thanks to a cannabis policy change in 2022. However, Thailand’s Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin stated at a press...
Calls For Cannabis Excise Tax Reform Intensify In Canada
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Taxing cannabis commerce can be a delicate thing. On one hand, a major argument in favor of cannabis policy modernization is that it will generate public revenue for governments that allow legal cannabis...
Legalization In Lebanon ‘Could Generate $1-3 Billion Annually’
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A 2019 report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimated that Lebanon was the third largest source for ‘cannabis resin’ worldwide, only behind Morocco and Afghanistan....
Changes Coming To Ontario Cannabis Stores
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Changes are coming to Ontario’s emerging retail cannabis industry. The Ford government is reportedly loosening cannabis store restrictions that have historically forced brick-and-mortar retailers...