We handpicked some news highlights from the cannabis industry around the globe. This article covers topics from 30/03 to 12/04/2023.
First, let’s deal with the situation in Germany
On 12 April the German Minister of Health announced a new plan on their road to cannabis legislation. This is to counteract the opposition that the original plan encountered. Legalisation will occur in two phases: First, for personal use, Germans will be permitted to cultivate up to three cannabis plants at home and possess 25 grams of cannabis. Social clubs will also be allowed, where members can legally grow cannabis for adult use in a non-commercial manner. The legal framework for this is expected to be finalized by the end of April 2023. Secondly, regional pilot projects will allow companies to cultivate, distribute, and sell recreational cannabis to adults through licensed and state-controlled shops in designated regions. The goal of these projects is to scientifically investigate the impact of a commercial supply chain on health, youth protection and the black market. The legal framework for this is expected to be finalized by the end of this year. More information can be found here.
The trial of medical cannabis in France has been extended
The trial of medical cannabis in France has been extended until March 2024, the government has announced. Recreational use of cannabis remains illegal in France, although the country has one of the highest rates of recreational cannabis use in Europe.
The Czech government has approved a new drugs strategy
The Czech government has approved a new drugs strategy to run until the end of 2025 that includes the introduction of a strictly regulated market in cannabis. The exact rules of the action plan are set to be set by an expert group according to Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
The legalisation of cannabis may be introduced in the Portuguese Parliament
The legalisation of cannabis may be introduced in the Portuguese Parliament this year. It looks as if there is consensus amongst the various political parties and that the idea is not facing any major opposition.
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