Category Archives: international cannabis

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New Details of Germany’s Cannabis Legalization Plan Surface

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10
Apr

The adult-use legalization saga in Germany experienced new twists and turns this week, with reports surfacing that provide new details about Health Minister Karl Lauterbach’s pending legalization plan. In October 2022, German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach presented a long-awaited legalization plan to the federal cabinet. After the presentation, Minister Lauterbach started lobbying the European Union for its permission […]

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Pilot Project in Switzerland to Import Cannabis From Canada?

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09
Apr

Cannabis pilot programs are part of an interesting public policy concept that is springing up in Europe. Essentially, cannabis pilot programs provide for limited adult-use cannabis commerce in a designated area and research from the pilot programs provide insight to lawmakers for if/when they craft national cannabis laws and regulations. A cannabis pilot program already […]

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Ireland Introduces ‘Steppingstone’ Cannabis Reform Measure

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09
Apr

A bill that would legalize the personal use of cannabis in Ireland was expected to be introduced last summer, however, that did not happen. People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny, who has long advocated for cannabis public policy reform in Ireland, is expected to finally introduce the measure in the coming days. The Misuse of […]

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German Lawmakers Ask Cannabis Legalization Bill to be Expedited

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09
Apr

How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait to get permission from the European Union before introducing an adult-use cannabis legalization measure? That is the multi-billion dollar question facing Germany’s Health Minister who made a legalization presentation to Germany’s federal cabinet late last month. The presentation to the federal cabinet served as the first true […]

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A Look Back at Some of 2022’s Notable Cannabis Events

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09
Apr

In each issue of Cannabis & Tech Today, the editorial team takes a moment to reflect on the last quarter’s cannabis events. Spring of 2022 was loaded with exciting, in-person gatherings celebrating a return to live networking. Check out a few of our favorites in this event wrap up. Regenerative Cannabis Live Let’s kick off […]

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Cannabis Improves Quality of Life for Fibromyalgia Patients

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09
Apr

Fibromyalgia is a condition involving widespread musculoskeletal pain. The condition is accompanied by feelings of fatigue, lack of sleep, memory issues, and mood swings. It is estimated that as many as one out of every 20 people on earth suffer from fibromyalgia. Women are much more likely to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia compared to men, with roughly […]

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Brittney Griner Freed From Russian Prison Sentence of Nine Years

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09
Apr

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison colony in a prisoner exchange, President Joe Biden confirmed Thursday.  “She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home,” Biden said from the White House, where he was accompanied by Griner’s wife, Cherelle, and administration officials. Going in the other direction is […]

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Canadians Allowed Up to 48 Cans of Cannabis Beverages in Public

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08
Apr

The cannabis beverage sector of the emerging international cannabis industry has been very interesting to follow. It’s often the subject of a great deal of public relations efforts it seems, with industry leaders often touting it as ‘the next great sector’ that entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers should watch for. Cannabis-infused beverages have certainly risen in […]

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Cannabis Legalization Bill Approved by Colombia’s Senate

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08
Apr

However, this is a milestone that is certainly worthy of tempered celebration. As is the case in politics in any country, nothing is guaranteed in Colombia when it comes to cannabis legalization, and legalization still faces a long road ahead. Part of the political process in Colombia for a bill of this nature is a […]

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Saskatchewan Government Files First Nations Cannabis Authority Legislation

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07
Apr

The emerging cannabis industry has the potential to transform communities and boost opportunities for those that live where cannabis commerce is permitted. A report from earlier this year by Deloitte highlighted just how much the legal cannabis industry has helped communities in Canada. One of the major takeaways from the analysis is that the legal cannabis industry […]

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