The cannabis industry has a significant impact on the Dutch economy, both in the legal and illegal sectors. The cannabis industry generates significant revenue, much of...
The Italian government plans to ban hemp cultivation, production, and sale, sparking opposition from the hemp sector. This ban, part of a new draft security law,...
On April 1, 2024, Germany became the largest European country to legalize adult cannabis use, allowing adults to grow, possess, and consume it. Since then, 7%...
Analysis of national data on cannabis use in Europe showed considerable variation in consumption levels across countries. The frequency of past year cannabis use ranges from...
Cannabis remains Europe's most widely used illicit substance, with 8% of adults (22.8 million people) using it in the last year. Usage varies across countries. Daily...
Canada faces a severe cannabis oversupply, with 53.7 million unsold products as of December 2023. Despite legalization in 2018 and initial shortages, the market now struggles...
Due to ongoing medical cannabis shortages, Luxembourg plans to launch a tender for a new supplier later this year. Production bottlenecks caused two out of three...
In Japan, cannabis reform is progressing with the approval of medicinal cannabinoid production from industrial hemp and the public comment period for a new cannabis reform...
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, legalizing marijuana possession and cultivation for adults. The bill allows personal use, with limits...
The upcoming referendum in Slovenia on the legalization of marijuana may be a key moment for the future of drug policy in Europe. Legalization would bring...