Czech Republic

The Czech Patient Association for Cannabis Treatment (KOPAC) organized the first-ever educational cannabis seminars for medical professionals, patients, and the general public.

Poland
Cannabis activists managed to attract the attention of new deputy Minister of Health Krzystof Łandą, meeting with him at the end of June to discuss the possible benefits of medical cannabis for Polish patients. The deputy minister does seem to be more open to easing cannabis restrictions than his predecessor. It’s even possible Poland could begin cultivation cannabis for export to other countries.

Hungary
An inaugural medical cannabis conference took place in the Hungarian capital of Budapest on June 1

Croatia
Croatia made world news at the beginning of June with the announcement of the first-ever import from North America to the European Union of cannabis extracts containing THC and other cannabinoids.

Serbia
June saw a number of patient and activist demonstrations as more and more people in the Balkan countries discover the therapeutic effects of the plant, especially of cannabis oil made according to the Rick Simpson method.

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