Brazilian Presidential Candidates Duck and Cover on Recreational Cannabis Reform
The topic of cannabis reform has become an issue in the pending 2022 elections—but nobody is willing to back anything other than medical reform.
Increase in Cannabis Pollen Linked To Illicit Growth in Spain
A study of the levels of atmospheric cannabis pollen in Murcia has detected a significant increase in recent years—indicating that illicit crop production has increased.
First Psychedelic Drug Trial Firm Opens in London
The first commercial facility in Europe designed to trial psychedelic drugs opens its doors in the U.K.
Cannabis Goes Kashrut: Israel and Orthodox Conversion
Shemita is now being applied to cannabis products in Israel and is poised to dramatically increase the Orthodox community’s use of cannabis.
European Authorities Bust International Drug Gang That Bought Art to Launder Profits
Multiple arrests were made in Europe last week and an art gallery in Amsterdam was searched as authorities closed in on gang, which laundered drug profits by buying art.
German Bundestag Pressures Health Department for Cannabis Reform
The German Parliamentary Budget Committee threatened the Health Ministry with fund reduction if they don't enact cannabis reform.
Swiss City of Lausanne to Launch Recreational Cannabis Trial This Fall
The southern Swiss city of Lausanne appears to be the second after Basel to proceed with recreational reform this year.
Is Recreational Cannabis Reform Coming to Ecuador?
Peaceful marchers in Ecuador demanded that cannabis for recreational purposes should be made legal in their country.
Should German Cannabis Legalization Include Social Equity Set-Asides?
As the government appears to be prioritizing cannabis legalization, discussions for as early as this summer, what kind of social equity should be built into reform?
Argentina Makes Medical Cannabis Reform a National Priority
Cannabis reform is becoming a popular topic for parliamentary discussion as Argentina lawmakers prioritize medical reform.