Germany’s Cannabis Act evaluation shows fewer youth consumers, no rise in accidents, and declining crime. Bloomwell CEO Niklas Kouparanis warns against restricting medical access, arguing it would re-criminalize patients and undermine public health progress.
At Expopharm 2025 in Düsseldorf, Europe’s largest pharma trade fair, cannabis was given a dedicated spotlight. The focus on plant-based therapies signaled their growing role in healthcare — once fringe, now central to Europe’s pharmaceutical conversation.
Honeysuckle joined InterTabac 2025 in Dortmund, the world’s leading trade fair for tobacco and next-gen products. From global networking to the Cannabis Business Expo pavilion, the event spotlighted culture, commerce, and the future of lifestyle innovation.
Leaders including Sasho Stefanoski and Jamie L. Pearson joined the Medical Resource Association, Inc. panel, exploring global cannabis lessons, local opportunities, and the need for patient-centered systems built on trust, sustainability, and innovation.
Science in the City International returns to Bordeaux on Sept 11–12, 2025, with global leaders in cannabis science, medicine, and industry. Featuring voices like PHCANN CEO Sasho Stefanoski, the summit blends education, networking, and French elegance at La Cité du Vin.
Enua CEO Albert Schwarzmeier has scaled the German company from 15 to 55 employees and built strong pharmacy partnerships, making it a top-three medical cannabis distributor. With expansion into the UK and Poland ahead, enua is shaping Europe’s fast-growing €2B cannabis market.
Baked Thailand launches the country’s first FDA-approved cannabis cookies, offering microdose edibles that blend safety, flavor, and cultural change.
Cannafair 2025 drew up to 30,000 visitors to Düsseldorf, confirming its place as one of Europe’s leading cannabis fairs. With roots in Highway magazine, the event blends culture, community, and industry while spotlighting Germany’s path toward a legalized and thriving green economy.
President Donald Trump is expected to announce “Make Cannabis Great Again,” rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III. The move would legalize medical use across the U.S., spark global reforms, and trigger a worldwide race in cannabis research and development.
Feldman Legal Advisors has promoted Jessica Steinberg, Ph.D., to Associate in London after her admission to practice law in England and Wales, expanding the firm’s cannabis, psychedelics, and corporate practice across U.S. and European markets.
Terphogz™, creators of The Original Z, team up with Swiss innovator Future of Grow to launch Z•LED—a next-gen grow light delivering higher THC, richer terpenes, and up to 40% energy savings. Debuting at Mary Jane Berlin, U.S. rollout begins Q4 2025.
Thailand-based Joint Point Growery joins the Global Cannabis Exchange, expanding its international footprint. With licensed operations in Thailand and the U.S., the cultivator now connects to a global B2B network for compliant, large-scale cannabis trade.
At New York’s Cannabis Means Business conference, Jill Reddish, co-founder of the Global Cannabis Network Collective (GCNC), talks international markets, supply chain innovation, and why community-first collaboration is shaping the future of the cannabis industry.
Slovenia takes a bold leap in cannabis reform, approving one of the world’s most progressive medical marijuana laws while introducing a new proposal to allow limited home cultivation and possession for adults.
From California to Portugal and Thailand, global cannabis raids reveal a persistent and dangerous illicit market—fueled by poor regulation, political inaction, and unsustainable taxation. Can lawmakers finally learn from the chaos and build systems that protect both people and the plant?
