International Malta passes EU’s first cannabis bill legalizing personal use and cultivation A final signature is expected soon from the country's prime minister, who has voiced support for responsible use legislation Kathryn TindaleDecember 14, 2021
International Thailand allows cannabis plants under 0.2% THC Officials hope the changes will provide a boost to local economies Natalia Buendia CalvilloDecember 13, 2021
International Costa Rica’s hemp and medical cannabis bill advances to final stages After being cleared by the constitutional court, it will now go back to the legislative assembly before reaching the president for final approval Natalia Buendia CalvilloDecember 7, 2021
Legalization SAFE Banking Act pulled from defence bill Bill sponsor Rep. Ed Perlmutter says he will 'pursue every possible avenue' to get it signed into law Kathryn TindaleDecember 7, 2021
International Senators, activists working together to pass Mexico’s cannabis law before mid-December Lawmakers are meeting with activists to ensure human rights provisions are included in the legislation Natalia Buendia CalvilloDecember 1, 2021
International UK’s medical pot industry could reach £1.2B through reform: report A developed industry could be worth £1.2 billion and create about 41,000 jobs Kathryn TindaleDecember 1, 2021
Legalization South Dakota Supreme Court squashes ballot for adult-use pot Gov. Kristi Noem welcomed the decision, while advocates say they'll keep fighting for legalization Kathryn TindaleNovember 24, 2021
International Germany’s new government says it will legalize cannabis The traffic light coalition confirms it will set up a regulated cannabis market Kathryn TindaleNovember 24, 2021
International Malta advances cannabis reform bill for cultivation Next steps before the bill can become law are expected to happen quickly Kathryn TindaleNovember 23, 2021
International Germany’s coalition parties want to legalize adult-use cannabis The cannabis law would be evaluated after four years to determine the social impact Kathryn TindaleNovember 18, 2021