Global Regulatory Reaction to U.S. Federal Policy Shift In an unprecedented move that may reshape international cannabis policy, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) — the United Nations body responsible for monitoring compliance with global drug control conventions — has formally acknowledged the recent executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to reclassify cannabis underContinue reading “United Nations Weighs In on U.S. Cannabis Rescheduling Order, Highlighting Global Regulatory Implications”
Category Archives: Global Cannabis News
Follow global cannabis news covering international legalization efforts, policy shifts, and emerging markets. This category tracks how cannabis laws and industries evolve outside the United States.
Our coverage highlights regional differences and global trends shaping the future of cannabis worldwide.
How Canada’s Federal Cannabis Strategy Is Shifting in 2026: Industry and Policy Implications
Policy Landscape Shifts Under New Federal Priorities Canada’s federal cannabis regulators are revisiting the national strategy for cannabis policy in 2026, signaling a shift in emphasis toward regulatory clarity, enforcement consistency, and economic sustainability for licensed producers and retailers alike. After several years of relatively stable legalization under the Cannabis Act, the federal government isContinue reading “How Canada’s Federal Cannabis Strategy Is Shifting in 2026: Industry and Policy Implications”
France Nears Medical Cannabis Legal Framework Approval After Prolonged Budget Delays
Political Gridlock Ends, Regulatory Progress Emerges France’s long-awaited medical cannabis legal framework appears closer to becoming reality after the government successfully passed the 2026 national budget — a hurdle that had stalled final approval and publication of the regulatory texts governing medical cannabis distribution and patient access. For months, political instability made lawmakers and industryContinue reading “France Nears Medical Cannabis Legal Framework Approval After Prolonged Budget Delays”
Federal Lawmakers Propose Bipartisan Bill to Regulate Hemp Products, Counteracting 2026 Ban
Congressional Lawmakers File Bipartisan Bill In a significant move for the hemp industry, bipartisan members of the U.S. Congress have introduced legislation aimed at regulating consumable hemp products at the federal level, starkly contrasting with the federal ban on intoxicating hemp products included in last year’s spending package. The new bill, unveiled in January 2026,Continue reading “Federal Lawmakers Propose Bipartisan Bill to Regulate Hemp Products, Counteracting 2026 Ban”
Cannabis Industry Outlook for 2026: Trends, Risks & Growth Strategies
A Pivotal Year for Cannabis Businesses As the legal cannabis industry moves into 2026, market leaders and analysts are taking stock of developments from the past year — from regulatory shifts to business performance challenges — and charting strategies for growth in the face of uncertainty. The annual Cannabis Industry Outlook 2026 report, synthesizing executiveContinue reading “Cannabis Industry Outlook for 2026: Trends, Risks & Growth Strategies”
Global Cannabis Sector Faces New Risks & Opportunities in 2026, Industry Report Finds
Global Cannabis Sector Risk Briefing Signals Major Structural Shifts The global cannabis industry is evolving from a patchwork of experimental markets into an increasingly institutionalized, regulated commercial sector, according to a newly released global risk briefing titled “Cannabis 2026.” This inaugural report — developed by insurance provider Relm in partnership with cannabis research and dataContinue reading “Global Cannabis Sector Faces New Risks & Opportunities in 2026, Industry Report Finds”
Czech Republic Legalizes Personal Cannabis Possession and Home Cultivation in 2026
Historic Cannabis Law Takes Effect in the Czech Republic As of January 1, 2026, the Czech Republic has taken a major step forward in cannabis policy by implementing a national adult-use cannabis law that allows adults aged 21 and over to legally possess and cultivate cannabis for personal use. Under the new legal framework, adultsContinue reading “Czech Republic Legalizes Personal Cannabis Possession and Home Cultivation in 2026”
Thailand Moves to Tighten Cannabis Rules After Rapid Legalization
Thailand Signals Major Shift as Government Moves to Re-Regulate Cannabis Industry Thailand’s cannabis industry may be heading for a significant reset as government officials move to tighten regulations following the country’s rapid and largely unstructured legalization. Once hailed as a trailblazer in Asia, Thailand is now reassessing its cannabis framework amid mounting political pressure, publicContinue reading “Thailand Moves to Tighten Cannabis Rules After Rapid Legalization”
Germany Expands Cannabis Social Clubs as Legal Market Takes Shape
Europe’s Largest Economy Moves Deeper Into Regulated Cannabis Germany is accelerating the rollout of its legalized cannabis framework, marking a significant milestone for the global cannabis industry. Under the country’s phased legalization plan, cannabis social clubs are now beginning to operate nationwide, allowing registered members to collectively grow and distribute limited amounts of cannabis forContinue reading “Germany Expands Cannabis Social Clubs as Legal Market Takes Shape”
U.S. Tourist Faces Execution in Indonesia Over Cannabis Gummies
In a case that underscores the stark contrast in global cannabis laws, former U.S. college basketball standout Jarred Dwayne Shaw is confronting severe legal repercussions in Indonesia, including the potential for capital punishment, following allegations of drug smuggling. Shaw, who previously played for Oklahoma State and Utah State, was apprehended on May 7, 2025, atContinue reading “U.S. Tourist Faces Execution in Indonesia Over Cannabis Gummies”