Tag: Europe

Will Suing Governments For Cannabis Legalization Work In Europe?

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2022. Posted in Archives, Policy.

Large, multi-state operators in the US are teaming up to sue the federal government over reform. Will the same strategy work in Europe? Several large U.S. companies are teaming up to sue the U.S. federal...

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How Accurate Are European Cannabis Industry Projections?

Written by Johnny Green on May 9, 2022. Posted in Archives, Business.

It is still far too early to be able to project any real numbers with authority as multiple countries have still not passed comprehensive market reform By now, guestimates about cannabis market size...

European Cannabis Spring Update

Written by Marguerite Arnold on March 14, 2022. Posted in Politics.

Spring is here! What is going down on the European Cannabis front? Spring is here, and there are some interesting developments on the reform discussion front. Covid is receding but there is a big complication...

What Should People Anticipate As Legalization Spreads Through Europe?

Written by Johnny Green on February 1, 2022. Posted in Business, Politics.

The European continent is at the forefront of adult-use cannabis legalization reform. Towards the end of last year, lawmakers in Malta passed an adult-use measure making the country the first in Europe...

Did Cannabis Reform In Europe Increase Use Among Young People?

Written by Johnny Green on January 18, 2022. Posted in Politics.

One of the most popular talking points for cannabis prohibitionists is the ‘what about the children?’ talking point. Cannabis opponents go to that talking point early and often whenever...

The World From Here: Cannabis Reform Europe Roundup 2021

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 28, 2021. Posted in Politics.

The discussion has moved forward increasingly faster this year, in large part after September because of the new German government’s decision to enact federal recreational reform as of 2022 In...

Former National Leaders Call For Global Cannabis Reform

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

Nick Clegg, the former Liberal Democratic leader, calls for legalization in the UK, following global trends Citing the German and American cannabis market reforms, Nick Clegg, the former British Prime...

European Parliament Agrees To Raise THC In Hemp – Equivalent Of US Farm Bill

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 7, 2021. Posted in Politics.

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 growing new international hemp trade between the US and Europe? Late...

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Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 7, 2021. Posted in Politics.

A trend is developing – Italy, Luxembourg and now Malta, are on the verge of “recreational reform” that only allows for the personal cultivation of a limited number of cannabis plants....