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Written by Johnny Green on April 28, 2026. Posted in Science.

What Is The Oldest Cannabis Fossil Ever Found?

In 2019, a team of international researchers conducted an analysis of fossil pollen studies to try to pinpoint the origin of the...

Written by Johnny Green on April 24, 2026. Posted in Science.

German University Seeks Cannabis Study Participants

A doctoral research project is conducting an online study through Humboldt University of Berlin and is seeking participants to research...

Written by Johnny Green on April 21, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Ending German Medical Cannabis Flower Insurance Coverage Is Harmful

Government approaches to medical cannabis policy have taken on many forms over the years, and public policy observers and cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on April 19, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Lawmakers Call For Faster Approval Of Cultivation Associations

Members of the Green Party in Germany’s Bundestag are calling for the faster establishment of cannabis cultivation associations in...

Written by Johnny Green on April 15, 2026. Posted in Business.

How Much Does Legal Medical Cannabis Cost In Germany?

Germany is one of the largest legal cannabis markets on the planet, and serves as the continental cannabis industry leader in Europe....

Written by Johnny Green on April 12, 2026. Posted in Business.

South Africa’s Cannabis Industry Has a Cast of Characters: Who’s Playing What Role?

By Jamie L. Pearson, New Holland Group and Cliff Giesenow, CanX Consulting Every emerging cannabis market has a story arc. Thailand was...

Written by Johnny Green on April 5, 2026. Posted in Business.

How Much Is The German Cannabis Market Worth?

What is the current and projected future value of Germany’s legal cannabis industry? Over the last decade, Germany’s legal cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on April 3, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Flower Is Vital To Germany’s Medical Cannabis Model

In many legal cannabis jurisdictions, the variety of product offerings is greater now than ever before, particularly for authorized...

Written by Johnny Green on April 1, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

EKOCAN Report Refutes Claims By German Cannabis Opponents

Another assessment report was published by EKOCAN this week, and in a continuing trend, the assessment found positive results for...

Written by Johnny Green on March 25, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Assessment Finds That German Cannabis Offenses Have Decreased Dramatically

Cannabis policy modernization, such as adult-use legalization, provides many benefits to society. A lot of media coverage and political...

Written by Johnny Green on March 20, 2026. Posted in Business.

Cannabis Seed Sales In German Grocery Stores Has Strong Support

A chain of German grocery stores recently made international headlines when it announced it would stock cannabis seeds. Multiple polls...

Written by Johnny Green on March 12, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Green Party MP Criticizes Lack Of Cannabis Pilot Projects

A key component of the legalization model that is in line with current European Union agreements involves permitting regional adult-use...

Written by Johnny Green on March 10, 2026. Posted in Business.

BvCW: Cannabis Seeds In German Grocery Stores Is A Milestone

Allowing legal home cultivation by adults is a foundational component of a sensible approach to cannabis public policy. It affords...

Written by Johnny Green on March 8, 2026. Posted in Business.

Approved German Cannabis Cultivation Association Total Nears 400

Cannabis cultivation associations, which are sometimes referred to as social cannabis clubs, have emerged as a key component of...

Written by Johnny Green on March 8, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Schedule III And The Global Chessboard: What It Means For International Operators

By Robert T. Hoban Over the past several months, I have explored in a three-part series of columns in Forbes the legal, operational, and...

Written by Johnny Green on March 8, 2026. Posted in Business, Entertainment.

Cologne Sharks Hockey Game Highlights Medical Cannabis Awareness Campaign

Efforts to reduce cannabis stigma and educate society about the benefits of medical cannabis come in many forms. One area that has...

Written by Johnny Green on March 3, 2026. Posted in Business.

Germany Imported Over 201 Tonnes Of Medical Cannabis In 2025

Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) published new medical cannabis import data this week for the last...

Written by Johnny Green on February 25, 2026. Posted in Business.

German Cannabis Prescriptions Increased 3,300% From 2024 To 2025

Germany’s emerging legal cannabis industry is booming, which is no secret. However, recent reporting by Investing News Network is...

Written by Johnny Green on February 18, 2026. Posted in Business.

Organigram Announces Proposed Acquisition Of Sanity Group

In a significant move that is sure to yield a butterfly effect across the international cannabis industry landscape, Organigram...

Written by Johnny Green on February 18, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Proposed MedCanG Changes May Violate EU Law

Cannabis public policy is usually complicated anywhere on the planet, but it is particularly so in Europe, where the interplay of...

Written by Johnny Green on February 16, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Die Linke Parliamentary Group Demands Further German Cannabis Reform

Nearly two years after German lawmakers approved the historic CanG law, which legalized certain adult-use cannabis activity, the Die...

Written by Johnny Green on February 11, 2026. Posted in Business.

The Average Price For German Medical Cannabis Is Decreasing

It is no secret that Germany is home to the largest legal medical cannabis industry in Europe, and remains the world’s top...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 11, 2026. Posted in Business.

Thousands Of International Cannabis Buyers To Gather In Berlin

Europe’s emerging legal medical cannabis industry is thriving in more markets now than ever before, with Germany leading the way....

Written by Johnny Green on February 6, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Study Finds “No Effects” After German Cannabis Legalization

Germany implemented the first provisions of its historic CanG adult-use cannabis legalization measure in April 2024. Initially, Germany...

Written by Johnny Green on February 1, 2026. Posted in Science.

German Researchers: Cannabis Therapy Is Superior To Opioids

Pain, to some degree, is a part of many people’s lives. It can range from temporary small pain, all the way to ongoing severe...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 24, 2026. Posted in Policy.

Study: 10% Of Germans Have Cultivated Cannabis At Home

Home cultivation is a key component of a modernized approach to cannabis public policy. All adult cannabis consumers and suffering...

Written by Johnny Green on January 23, 2026. Posted in Policy.

German Lawmakers Consider Scaling Back Medical Cannabis Amendment

Last week, various experts provided testimony at a public hearing held by Germany’s Health Committee in the Bundestag on a...

Written by Johnny Green on January 16, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

Significant Increase Of German Cultivation Associations Expected This Year

The German Cannabis Business Association (BvCW) recently conducted a survey, posing the question, “Currently, there are at least...

Written by Johnny Green on January 13, 2026. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Hemp Association Warns Against Medical Cannabis “Regression”

As cannabis opponents in Germany continue to try to take the country’s medical cannabis laws and regulations backwards, the German...

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

Boosting Regulated German Cannabis Should Be A Top 2026 Priority

While there are various goals for Germany’s cannabis policy modernization efforts, the main underlying premise of recent reforms...

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

Approved German Cannabis Cultivation Association Total Increases To 368

Adult-use cannabis cultivation associations are a key component of Germany’s recreational cannabis legalization model. Whereas...

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

German SPD Parliamentary Group Argues For Safe Cannabis Access

Yesterday, the Bundestag held its first reading of the proposed amendment to Germany’s medical cannabis law (MedCanG) that has...

Written by Johnny Green on December 12, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Self-Payer Medical Cannabis Sector Worth €2.9 Billion Annually

One of the most striking differences between medical cannabis policies in Germany compared to state-level medical cannabis programs in...

Written by Johnny Green on December 10, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Reduction Of German Cannabis Patient Sick Days Saves Billions Of Euros

When medical cannabis policy is driven by the political whims of cannabis opponents rather than science and medical professionals, it is...

Written by Johnny Green on December 7, 2025. Posted in Business, Science.

Hemplime Holds Great Potential For Regenerative Construction

Hemplime, also commonly referred to as hempcrete, is a sustainable building material made by combining the inner shives of the hemp...

Written by Johnny Green on December 6, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Districts Object To Cannabis Pilot Denials

Regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot trials are an interesting public policy concept. They involve permitting cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on December 6, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Honoring A German Cannabis Community Legend

It is with heavy hearts that the International Cannabis Business Conference team reports that legendary German cannabis attorney Peter...

Written by Johnny Green on November 28, 2025. Posted in Policy.

German Cannabis Association Publishes Policy Demands

The German Cannabis Association (DHV) recently hosted the Cannabis Normal! Conference (CaNoKo) in partnership with LEAP Germany e.V. On...

Written by Johnny Green on November 22, 2025. Posted in Science.

Survey Highlights Motivations Behind German Cannabis Use

Germany is home to a thriving adult-use and medical cannabis community, which has been true for several years. By many measures, the...

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

Study Identifies Regulatory Challenges Facing German Cultivation Associations

Adult-use cannabis cultivation associations are a key component of Germany’s recreational cannabis legalization model. Cultivation...

Written by Johnny Green on November 17, 2025. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Provides Improvements In Patients With Chronic Back Pain

If you have ever experienced lower back pain, then you know firsthand how frustrating it can be. Lower back pain is often described as...

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

Approved German Cannabis Cultivation Association Total Increases To 357

One of the key components of Germany’s adult-use cannabis legalization model is permitting cultivation associations to operate....

Written by Johnny Green on November 16, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

CaNoKo 2025 Is Coming To Berlin From November 21st To 23rd

Many European countries are working to modernize their cannabis policies and industry regulations, with Germany serving as the most...

Written by Johnny Green on November 15, 2025. Posted in Business.

Germany Imported Nearly 57 Tonnes Of Cannabis In Q3 2025

Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) recently published new medical cannabis import data for the...

Germany Drug Commissioner Czar Burkhard Blienert

Written by Johnny Green on November 14, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Burkhard Blienert Joins German Association Of Pharmaceutical Cannabinoid Companies

Burkhard Blienert, Germany’s former Federal Government Commissioner for Addiction and Drug Issues and a previous keynote speaker...

Written by Johnny Green on November 14, 2025. Posted in Policy.

German Medical Cannabis Petition Crosses 58K Signatures

Over 58,000 people have signed a Bundestag petition in Germany, calling on the nation’s Federal Ministry of Health to withdraw its...

Written by Johnny Green on November 2, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Medical Community Questions Legality Of MedCanG Amendment

Cannabis is medicine. Those three words may sound simple and straightforward; however, it is a statement that medical cannabis advocates...

Written by Johnny Green on November 1, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

SYNBIOTIC Welcomes German Industrial Hemp Proposal

Last month, lawmakers in Germany introduced a measure that, if approved, would further modernize Germany’s laws and regulations...

Written by Johnny Green on November 1, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

BvCW Warns German States Of Medical Cannabis Draft Law Risks

The pushback by medical cannabis advocates in Germany against proposed policy changes is continuing, with the latest example coming in...

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

Germany Boosts Medical Cannabis Import Limit

Last month, Germany announced that the nation’s legal medical cannabis import sector had reached its limit of 122 tonnes of...

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