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Mary Jane Berlin 2026: A Landmark Event That Confirms Germany's Dominance in the European Cannabis Industry

For a few days, Berlin once again became the nerve center of the European cannabis industry. With B2B summits, strategic conferences, side events, and a major cultural gathering (concerts, a festival, and artistic performances), the German capital brought together everything that shapes the cannabis industry in Europe today. This 2026 edition of Mary Jane Berlin,

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Prohibition of Alcohol vs. Ban on Cannabis: Is History Repeating Itself?

Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s is now considered a historic failure, in terms of public health, social welfare, and public safety. Yet, a century later, many European countries still apply a similar approach to cannabis: criminal prohibition, a thriving black market,

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Buying Cannabis Seeds in France: What You Need to Know

Interest in cannabis and its derivatives has continued to grow in recent years, particularly as cannabis laws have evolved in several countries. In France, the issue of purchasing cannabis seeds often raises questions about its legality. This article explores various

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Why is marijuana illegal?

Over the past few centuries, the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa) was one of the most highly regarded crops in the world, providing a range of products often considered indispensable. However, a few years ago, exaggerated fears about the potential for cannabis abuse led to repressive measures. Thus,

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Legalization of Cannabis in Switzerland: Moving Toward Pragmatism?

“Cannabis Legalization in Switzerland: Moving Toward Pragmatism?” After authorizing the sale and consumption of flowers, extracts, food, cosmetics, veterinary products, and other high-CBD-content derivatives starting in 2017, Switzerland is among the pioneers in

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Will the legalization of cannabis in Switzerland soon become a reality?

An international policy better suited to today’s reality Given the international context, which is gradually shifting toward the acceptance of recreational cannabis use by adults—particularly in the United States (since 2012) and Canada (since 2018)—Switzerland is certainly adopting new, progressive, and forward-thinking measures in this area

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Is the golden age of cannabis in Spain coming to an end?

Is the golden age of cannabis in Spain coming to an end? Over the past 20 years, Spain has been a fairly tolerant country when it comes to overall cannabis policies. It has been an attractive European destination in this regard since the early 2000s, with the emergence of

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Is this the end of the golden age of cannabis in Spain?

The Rise of Spanish Grow Shops In the late 1990s, a new and rather exotic phenomenon began to emerge in Spain, as a new kind of store began to pop up: grow shops. These stores were stocked with all the equipment needed to grow cannabis (lamps, ventilation systems,