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Which Way Are The Winds Of Recreational Cannabis Blowing In Europe?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on October 4, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Several countries have decided to delay their plans for recreational markets – apparently in response to the German national elections In a strange response apparently to the results of the German...

Scotland Decriminalizes Drug Possession

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 27, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Scotland’s new policy covers all ‘illegal drugs” including cannabis in a surprise turn of events. In a surprise announcement, Class A substances have been effectively decriminalized...

The German National Elections Will Forward Cannabis Reform – But How Much?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 27, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Germans went to the polls last Sunday, returning a not-so-surprising result. What will this new government mean for cannabis reform? There is a new day in Germany. For the first time in 16 years, Angela...

Zurich Officials Release Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program Details

Written by Johnny Green on September 21, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Switzerland is at the forefront of cannabis policy in many ways, not the least of which is the widespread availability of low-THC cannabis products. Starting in 2017 cannabis consumers have been able...

Leading German Politician Erwin Rüddel On Cannabis: “Attitude Is More Open”

Written by Johnny Green on September 18, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Until now, the CDU seemed to be quite isolated with its position on a possible new regulation. While the SPD, the Greens, the FDP and the Left all call for legalization, or at least model projects,...

Cannabis Reform Moves Forward In UK’s Islands

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 14, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Support for cannabis reform if not actual cultivation is moving ahead on the many islands ringing the mainland From Guernsey, where cultivation is finally proceeding officially, to the Isle of Man’s...

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Italy Struggles To Set Regulations For Home Grow

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 14, 2021. Posted in Politics.

The European country is struggling to create regulations and guidelines for home grow after Italy’s top court decriminalized cannabis in late December 2019 In a sign that Covid might have slowed...

Uruguay Likely To Allow Legal Cannabis Sales To Tourists

Written by Johnny Green on September 14, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Uruguay made history in 2013 when it became the first country on the planet to legalize cannabis for adult use. Various countries had enacted cannabis decriminalization measures prior to 2013, or cannabis...

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U.S. Drug Official: Legalization Hasn’t Led To Jumps In Adolescent Use

Written by Johnny Green on September 7, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis opponents have several go-to propaganda talking points, however, the ‘what about the children’ talking point seems to be their favorite one. It’s definitely one that they...