Will kratom be legal in Europe in 2026? Analysis
The legal status of kratom in Europe remains heterogeneous and, in many cases, ambiguous. Unlike other substances regulated at the EU level, kratom is not subject to unified regulations within…
System Failure? How New Czech Kratom Rules Sparked a Crisis
Date: February 18, 2026 | Location: Prague In 2025, the Czech Republic became a global laboratory. While the rest of the world hesitated between total prohibition and unregulated chaos, the…
FDA’s 7‑Hydroxymitragynine Crackdown Sparks US Kratom Panic — What Europe Needs to Know Before Copying the Policy
Investigative analysis of a US kratom panic and what it means for Europe The US is having a familiar moment: a targeted regulatory action collides with sensational headlines, and a…
Thailand Invests in 33 Kratom Research Projects to Boost Global Herbal Market
Bangkok, Thailand — In a striking reversal of decades-old drug policy, Thailand has positioned itself at the forefront of a global kratom renaissance. Once criminalized and vilified, the indigenous plant…
Kratom’s Legal Status in the US: A Patchwork of Regulations
Across the pond in the United States, the legality of kratom, a tropical plant from Southeast Asia, is facing challenges. Different states are grappling with how to regulate this substance,…
Indonesia Pushes for Kratom Trade Regulations to Strengthen Agricultural Sector and Boost Exports
In an effort to boost Indonesia’s agricultural and export sectors, Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko has called for an acceleration of the establishment of kratom trade regulations. The recent meeting…