By Daniel Molina
Nov 11, 2025
Czechia has long led Europe in pragmatic cannabis policy. After years of steady reform, its new adult-use law will take full effect on January 1, 2026, legalizing limited home cultivation and possession. This article traces Czechia’s evolution from early decriminalization through the growth of its medical program to today’s progressive legalization framework.
Oct 22, 2025
On October 25, Vicente LLP founding partner Joshua Kappel will speak at EUROTAS 2025 in Oaxaca, Mexico, presenting “New Laws and Old Medicines: Opportunities & Tensions in the Current Psychedelic Reform Movement.” His session will explore how Colorado’s Natural Medicine Health Act is reshaping access to psychedelic medicine and the cultural, legal, and ethical tensions guiding the future of reform. Register now!
By Daniel Molina
Oct 22, 2025
Malta was Europe’s first country to legalize both medical and adult-use cannabis, thus establishing a dual framework that blends pharmaceutical-grade production with a harm-reduction approach. This article provides an in-depth overview of Malta’s evolving cannabis laws, licensing processes, and compliance requirements, and outlines what U.S. businesses should know about entering Europe’s smallest but most forward-thinking legal market.
By Daniel Molina
Oct 8, 2025
The Netherlands is conducting the Controlled Cannabis Supply Chain Experiment (CCSC) to move from its long-tolerated but legally contradictory cannabis market to a fully regulated system. The program seeks to establish a closed, transparent supply chain from cultivation to retail, reducing crime, improving product safety, and testing whether regulation can replace the illicit market.
By Jason Adelstone
Jul 24, 2024
Despite growing public support, EU nations face significant legal hurdles in establishing commercial marijuana markets due to international drug treaties and EU regulations. This Insights post highlights the various approaches toward cannabis reform taken by countries like Germany, Malta, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, and how this could potentially impact future cannabis policies in Europe.
By Jason Adelstone
Mar 21, 2024
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) may be taking a more measured approach to cannabis. In their 2023 report, INCB used the word "may" when discussing potential inconsistencies between US state legalization and international treaties. This subtle shift in language suggests a more open-minded approach. This blog post explores the significance of this change in the report’s language and what it might mean for the future of global cannabis legalization.
By Jason Adelstone
Feb 27, 2024
Germany's recent enactment of a marijuana decriminalization bill marks a significant development in European drug policy. While falling short of full legalization, the new law allows for decriminalized possession, home cultivation, and participation in cannabis clubs. This blog post provides a concise overview of the new legislation, its potential impact, and its wider implications for the evolving European cannabis landscape.
Nov 10, 2023
Federal and international law and policy insights, news and events from Vicente LLP.
By Jason Adelstone
Nov 6, 2023
While the cannabis industry in the United States awaits a marijuana scheduling decision from the DEA, many countries around the world continue to move forward with liberalizing their cannabis policies as a superior method of promoting the health and welfare of their citizens. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at five countries poised to make waves in the cannabis landscape in 2024, including Germany, Thailand, Colombia, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
Oct 26, 2023
This recorded session features members of Vicente LLP’s Federal and International Law and Policy practice group and London cannabis attorney Robert Jappie of Fieldfisher sharing insights into what’s happening with cannabis and hemp-derived cannabinoids across the pond and opportunities for US operators and investors.