Portugal Punts (Temporarily) on Cannabis Reform as Government Collapses
The anticipation of another recreational cannabis country in Europe is put on hold as the government in Portugal collapses and a snap election is called for January 2022.
It’s Official: New Ruling German Coalition to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Use
The news has been rumbling for a week after a German language magazine first reported the news. Now it is official. Germany will be legalizing recreational use cannabis as early as 2022.
Few Medical Cannabis Licenses in Portugal Have Been Awarded
Infarmed approves only 19 of the 114 applications for medical cannabis cultivation in Portugal.
Hemp Investigated as Environment Clean-up Crop for South African Gold Mines
The University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa is funding a graduate study looking at the use of plants such as hemp as a clean-up crop for land destroyed by irresponsible mining—and they are not the only ones.
Mexico Senate on Track to Endorse Recreational Cannabis by December
Olga Sánchez Cordero, president of the Mexico Senate, expects rapid approval of recreational reform just south of the Rio Grande.
Brazil is on The Brink of Medical Cannabis Change
Despite the right-wing president, cannabis reform appears to be on the verge of happening in Brazil, bringing big medical changes.
European Recreational Cannabis Reform: Will Guernsey Go Next?
The Channel Island of Guernsey appears to be throwing its hat into the cannabis legalization ring as soon as next year.
Pakistan Vows Cannabis Reform by End of Year
Pakistan Minister of Science and Technology Shibli Faraz has vowed to present a national cannabis policy by the end of 2021.
Switzerland Proceeds with Regulation of Cannabis Industry
Switzerland has given the green light to develop a comprehensive national framework for cannabis in the country.
Portugal Delays Recreational Cannabis Bills as Luxembourg Also Signals Delay
The discussion and debate about adult use cannabis legislation in Portugal has been formally delayed for another 60 days—an extension that could stretch out even longer as Luxembourg’s leaders also ponder the pace of full legalization.
