Tag: Germany

An Important Upcoming Election For German Cannabis

Written by Johnny Green on February 15, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Germany is currently home to the most exciting legal cannabis industry in Europe. In addition to adult-use cannabis being legal and sectors involved with recreational home cultivation, consumption,...

German Pharmacists Oppose Reclassifying Cannabis As A Narcotic Drug

Written by Johnny Green on February 5, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German pharmacist Florian Sedlmeier and other members of Germany’s pharmacy industry are publicly pushing back on an effort by cannabis opponents in Germany to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic...

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German Government: No Connection Between Cannabis Legalization And Organized Crime

Written by Johnny Green on February 4, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Since the implementation of the first provisions of adult-use cannabis legalization in Germany back on April 1st, 2024, some cannabis opponents inside and outside of the country have tried to claim...

Report: German Medical Cannabis Prescriptions Increased 1,000% In 9 Months

Written by Johnny Green on January 28, 2025. Posted in Business.

According to a recent report by the Bloomwell Group, prescriptions for medical cannabis in Germany increased by roughly 1,000% between March 2024 and December 2024. The report also found that prices...

83 Cannabis Cultivation Associations Have Been Approved In Germany So Far

Written by Johnny Green on January 24, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Germany implemented the first provisions of its new adult-use cannabis legalization model on April 1st, 2024. The initial provisions involved permitting adults to cultivate, possess, and consume personal...

Cannabis Can Be An Economic Growth Driver In Germany

Written by Johnny Green on January 22, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

If properly regulated and allowed to reach its full potential, Germany’s emerging cannabis industry can serve as an economic growth driver, and lawmakers elected in Germany’s upcoming election...

Where Do Germany’s Political Parties Currently Stand On Cannabis Policy?

Written by Johnny Green on January 19, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s president previously announced the dissolution of the lower house of parliament. Chancellor Olaf Scholz also lost a confidence vote in December, paving the way for an early election...

High Tide Enters German Medical Cannabis Market Via Acquisition Of Purecan GmbH

Written by Johnny Green on January 16, 2025. Posted in Business.

High Tide, a leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise, has officially entered the medical cannabis market in Germany through a deal with Purcan GmbH. High Tide’s acquisition...

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Legal Cannabis Expert Peter Homberg Moves to gunnercooke

Written by Johnny Green on January 10, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Renowned international cannabis policy and industry expert Peter Homberg recently announced that after 12 years at Dentons, he is joining international law firm gunnercooke. “I’m excited to offer my...