The German government has approved new legislation that decriminalizes cannabis. This policy allows over-18s to possess a maximum of 25 grams of cannabis for personal use and grow up to
Bavaria’s iconic Oktoberfest will enforce a ban on cannabis smoking at public festivals, including during the renowned beer celebration. Additionally, local authorities in Bavaria gain the authority to restrict cannabis
Roughly two weeks ago the first provisions of Germany’s new adult-use cannabis legalization law took effect, with policy components related to personal cannabis cultivation, possession, and consumption by adults being
It’s official – with the clock striking midnight in Germany and the date changing from March 31st to April 1st, the nation’s new adult-use cannabis legalization policy has become the
Lawmakers in Germany’s Bundesrat voted today to approve a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The measure, CanG, was previously approved by the nation’s Bundestag in February. The measure had faced
A recent survey conducted in Victoria, a state in southeast Australia, found that a majority of participants support modernizing the jurisdiction’s cannabis policies to decriminalize personal cannabis possession and use.
Cannabis legalization in Germany will provide many benefits, including benefits to non-cannabis consumers. Arguably one of the most important benefits will be the savings to the nation’s criminal justice system,
Chronically ill patients who use legally prescribed medical cannabis products report improvements in their overall quality of life according to the findings of a recent analysis conducted by a team
The legal cannabis industry has evolved considerably in recent years. It has gone from an industry made up of several silo industries operating at a local level to an international
Cannabis opponents and many mainstream media outlets have claimed over the years that cannabis is bad for human brains. As part of their ongoing claims, cannabis opponents often suggest that
Members of Germany’s Bundestag recently approved a long-awaited adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The successful vote occurred roughly 2.5 years after Germany’s current governing coalition was first elected and members of
The research surrounding cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids is still largely in its infancy, and scientists are unlocking new knowledge about cannabis nearly every week, particularly knowledge involving CBD-based research.
Over two years after Germany’s current governing coalition was elected and announced plans to pass a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure, members of the German Bundestag have officially approved the
Spain’s Ministry of Health has started the process of developing a Royal Decree through which it plans to approve the regulation of cannabis for medicinal use. Before a Royal Decree
Humans have a long history with the cannabis plant. Hemp fiber was used as far back as 10,000 years ago during the Early Jomon Period in Japan. Consumption for medical
A popular talking point among cannabis opponents leading up to cannabis policy reform, including medical cannabis policy reform, is that reform will ‘increase youth access to cannabis.’ It is a
Many cannabis enthusiasts long for legal cannabis sales when living in an area where prohibition still reigns. Having recently moved from Oregon, a legal U.S. state, to Slovenia, a country
In October 2022, German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach held a press conference and announced details of his legalization measure. The announcement came after many months of discussions between Minister Lauterbach
It is no secret that the current adult-use legalization effort in Germany has experienced some hurdles. Part of that is due to the legalization process itself, which involves various procedural
Spain, like every other populated country on earth, is home to suffering patients, many of whom use various forms of medical cannabis to treat their condition(s). How many such patients
