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Is Colombia Close to Overturning Cannabis Prohibition? A Bill Inches Ahead
With a new Congress and a new president, an adult use bill is advancing that could flip the switch by June if not sooner.
Germany’s Cannabis Legalization Plan Takes Shape
Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach presented a broad plan to the cabinet on Wednesday, which it supported. Next up: European Commission review.
Canadian Government Launches Review of Cannabis Legalization
The country has allowed legal adult use sales since 2018. A mandated review, which kicked off Thursday, will assess outcomes, from youth use to social and environmental impacts.
UK to Bermuda: Don’t Legalize Cannabis
Bermuda lawmakers advanced an adult use bill this year, but the British overseas territory could not proceed without the approval of the United Kingdom.
Colombia: A New President Could Jump-Start Cannabis
The industry will be seen as a player in the economy—and likely legalized—after President-elect Gustavo Petro takes office on August 7.
Germany Wraps Cannabis Legalization Hearings. Here’s What Happened, and What’s Next
The country is on track to legalize and regulate cannabis consumption and sales for adults. A public consultation throughout June was the first big step.
Europe’s Food Safety Authority Holds Listening Session on CBD in Food
Much like in the US, regulators in Europe are grappling with the safety of CBD, as it is already widely used among consumers.
UN Report For the First Time Assesses Cannabis Legalization Outcomes, Environmental Impacts
The United Nations annual drug report aims to make sense of an increasingly expansive and complex global cannabis landscape, despite data gaps.
In Germany, Cannabis Legalization Preparations Kick Off
A coalition behind new Chancellor Olaf Scholz included legalization among its priorities. Just months into his term, health officials will commence meetings in an effort to craft legislation.
In Trinidad and Tobago, Medical Cannabis Clears a Major Hurdle
The House of Representatives passed a bill, years in the making, to legalize and regulate cannabis for medical and religious purposes.
Mexico: Cannabis Regulation is Still Stalled
A proposal circulated but was quickly halted as ruling party members disagreed on the way forward.
Cannabis Wire’s Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2021
From Amazon lobbying on cannabis to the first federal definition of a THC dose, here are Cannabis Wire's most-read stories of 2021.
Mexico: Cannabis Legalization Stumbles—Again
Three years after the Supreme Court ruled out prohibition, lawmakers still haven’t reached consensus on regulation.
Malta’s President Signs Cannabis Legalization Bill
The country is the first in the European Union to legalize cannabis possession and cultivation for non-medical purposes, with others expected to follow in 2022.
Costa Rica Hits the Brakes on Legalizing Medical Cannabis and Hemp
After months of delays, a bill to legalize and regulate both came within a whisker of passing. But it was re-routed at the last minute, and its future is unclear.
Panama’s President Signs a Medicinal Cannabis Bill
After a five-year push, activists celebrated the new law, though some of them say it is still too restrictive.