Spanish Cannabis Reform: A Rumble On The Horizon
The entire cannabis conversation has moved forward, dramatically, over the last year in Europe. Where does this leave Spain?
As anyone...
Spain Needs To Take Its Rightful Place As A Global Cannabis Leader
Spain, particularly Barcelona, has been home to a vibrant cannabis community for many years. Cannabis is very easy to acquire throughout...
British Food Standards Agency To Publish CBD Guidelines
The regulatory agency is about to release a guide of legal CBD products in the UK market
Sometime in the next few weeks, the British Food...
Switzerland’s Federal Court Decriminalizes Minor Possession Of Cannabis
The Federal Court of Justice has just ruled in favour of decriminalizing possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis
In a move that is...
The World From Here: Cannabis Reform Europe Roundup 2021
The discussion has moved forward increasingly faster this year, in large part after September because of the new German...
Removing Cannabis From The German Narcotics Act – Is It A Pipe Dream?
Thailand has just done it, why can’t Germany?
With all the celebratory hoopla that came with the news that Germany would,...
Fiji Plans To Move Forward On Hemp Reform
The island nation is going to move forward on basic cannabis reform as early as next year.
The 300 island archipelago nation of Fiji is...
Organizing For National Cannabis Reform: A New Spanish Advocacy Group Gets Going
The Cannabis Industry Guild (or GIC) has just been formed to create an advocacy group for the nascent industry across the country
In yet...
Malta Becomes First Country In EU To Legalize Adult Use Cannabis
The country will edge out Luxembourg, Germany, and Portugal to create a fully functioning, federally legal cannabis market
Malta has just...
Relative Majority Favors Legalizing Cannabis In Germany For The First Time
Cannabis reform has more momentum on the European continent right now than ever before since the start of prohibition, and Germany is at...
Former President Of France Francois Hollande Supports Adult Use Cannabis
While not willing to say he is “in favour” of consumption, he does believe that better control of the drug can be handled by...
Former National Leaders Call For Global Cannabis Reform
Nick Clegg, the former Liberal Democratic leader, calls for legalization in the UK, following global trends
Citing the German and...
Is The FDA Going To Issue Commercial CBD Regulations Soon?
Three years ago the United States Congress, via the 2018 Farm Bill, legalized hemp nationwide, and with it, cannabidiol (CBD) products...
European Parliament Agrees To Raise THC In Hemp – Equivalent Of US Farm Bill
The European Parliament has agreed to raise the THC limits in hemp to .03%, bringing the EU into line with the US. Will this mean a...
Is European Recreational Cannabis Legalization Starting With Home Grow First?
A trend is developing – Italy, Luxembourg and now Malta, are on the verge of “recreational reform” that only allows for...
Is Luxembourg Planning On Sidestepping Real Rec Reform?
The European country has had rec reform on its legislative agenda for the last three years. However, it increasingly looks like such...
German Coalition Government In Waiting Sends Positive Signal On Recreational Cannabis Reform
The news that the so-called “traffic light” coalition had decided to work together on some kind of recreational cannabis...
Just How Much Would The German Recreational Market Be “Worth?”
A new study by the Institute for Competition Economics at the University of Düsseldorf estimates that the German recreational market...
Writing About Cannabis Is A Crime In Czech Republic
In early October we reported on a disturbing situation in the Czech Republic regarding a cannabis media company and its editor being...
Why Looming Cannabis Legalization In Germany Is A Very Big Deal
News broke today that an agreement has been struck in Germany to legalize cannabis for adult use and to create a regulated adult-use...
Brazil May Legalize Medical And Industrial Cannabis By Year’s End
The Bolsonaro government has been pushed, like many other governments before it, to move the goalposts for medical and industrial...
How Much Public Revenue Would Cannabis Legalization Generate In Germany?
Germany is home to the largest legal medical cannabis market on the European continent. That is not surprising considering that Germany...
Argentinian Police Make Formal Distinction Between Medical And Recreational Cannabis
The chief of police in the province of Corrientes has signed orders that direct local police to avoid investigations of legitimate...
Malawi Government Urges Cannabis Farmers To Form Collectives
The country’s minister of Agriculture has urged cannabis farmers to form cooperatives to increase their bargaining power.
In yet...
Potential Legalization In Germany – The Hopeful Response From The Cannabis Industry
By Brautinvest.de Editorial Team
How do Germany’s industry leaders view a potential cannabis legalization? We asked around: In...
Luxembourg’s Recreational Market Reform Includes Home Grow
What does this mean for the entire discussion across the EU?
Adults in Luxembourg will be permitted to grow up to four cannabis plants in...
Survey Finds That People Prefer To Live In Legal Cannabis Jurisdictions
The adult-use cannabis reform ‘experiment’ has been underway in the United States since 2012 when voters in Colorado and...
Switzerland And Luxembourg Firm Plans For Recreational Markets
Two European countries, one in the EU and one surrounded by it are, after many stutters and false starts, moving concretely towards...
“Trivializing The Joint?” German Police Unions Speak Out Against More Legalization
Head of Police Union speaks out against recreational reform as coalition talks for new government continue with parties in favour of...
U.S. Cannabis Arrests Reduced More Than 30 Percent In 2020
Cannabis prohibition is one of the most harmful public policies in human history. Prohibition negatively impacts lives wherever it...
‘Overwhelming Majority’ Of Feedback For Legalization Bill In Malta Is Positive
When it comes to the next country to legalize cannabis for adult use, Malta is probably not the first country that comes to mind....
Which Way Are The Winds Of Recreational Cannabis Blowing In Europe?
Several countries have decided to delay their plans for recreational markets – apparently in response to the German national...
Scotland Decriminalizes Drug Possession
Scotland’s new policy covers all ‘illegal drugs” including cannabis in a surprise turn of events.
In a surprise...
The German National Elections Will Forward Cannabis Reform – But How Much?
Germans went to the polls last Sunday, returning a not-so-surprising result. What will this new government mean for cannabis reform?...
Zurich Officials Release Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program Details
Switzerland is at the forefront of cannabis policy in many ways, not the least of which is the widespread availability of low-THC...
Leading German Politician Erwin Rüddel On Cannabis: “Attitude Is More Open”
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...
Cannabis Reform Moves Forward In UK’s Islands
Support for cannabis reform if not actual cultivation is moving ahead on the many islands ringing the mainland
From Guernsey, where...
Italy Struggles To Set Regulations For Home Grow
The European country is struggling to create regulations and guidelines for home grow after Italy’s top court decriminalized...
Uruguay Likely To Allow Legal Cannabis Sales To Tourists
Uruguay made history in 2013 when it became the first country on the planet to legalize cannabis for adult use. Various countries had...
U.S. Drug Official: Legalization Hasn’t Led To Jumps In Adolescent Use
Cannabis opponents have several go-to propaganda talking points, however, the ‘what about the children’ talking point seems...
Panama Unanimously Approves Medical Cannabis Bill
Central America consists of seven countries – Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. All of...
Japan Minister Directs Local Governments To Ease Restrictions On Hemp
Japan is currently home to some of the harshest cannabis laws on planet earth. Currently, possession of cannabis carries a potential...
Germany’s Drug Commissioner Endorses Decriminalizing Cannabis
In recent years Germany has taken over the title of ‘cannabis capital of Europe’, at least from a cannabis industry...
German Politicians Gather To Discuss Cannabis For Historical Meeting At Berlin ICBC
As the German election nears, the ICBC hosts a unique panel of politicians from across the political spectrum to discuss the future of...
Long-Awaited Cannabis Legalization Bill Introduced In U.S. Senate
When it comes to cannabis policy, the United States is very unique. Cannabis still remains illegal at the federal level in the U.S.,...
Here Comes Portugal: Adult Use Bill Brought Before Parliament
Cannabis reform is not staying still across the EU
As Europe begins to wake up to the reality that two countries within and just outside...
The Summer Of Love – And Cannabis Reform
As the world opens up again, the idea of cannabis reform is clearly in the room like never before. Will the summer of 2021 be the tipping...
German Cannabis Reform Moves Forward In Curious Ways
A new poll suggests a majority of Germans support the medical use of cannabis as the city of Dusseldorf removes its ban on hemp...
Will The British Parliament Finally Pass Meaningful Cannabis Reform?
Sixty Members of Parliament call for reform of 50-Year-old UK Drugs’ Law
There is clearly a clarion call to change British cannabis...
Luxembourg Wrestles With The Particulars Of Rec Legalization
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has a date with destiny – namely recreational reform by the fall of this year (legislatively at...
