Tag: Germany

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

Evaluating The Current Status Of Germany’s Cannabis Social Clubs

A key component of Germany’s adult-use cannabis industry model is cultivation associations. Cultivation associations, sometimes referred...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2026. Posted in Business, Science.

How To Win With Cannabis Aroma

Drawing on sensory science and the support of over $8 billion in cannabis product success annually, Daniel Cook, CEO of True Terpenes,...

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

The Future Of German Cannabis Policies

Germany is the leading continental force in advancing modern European cannabis laws. The country’s legal medical cannabis base is the...

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

Medical Cannabis Flower Changes Would Harm German MS Patients

A draft law that would remove medical cannabis flowers from Germany’s statutory health insurance benefits catalog would negatively...

Written by Johnny Green on May 17, 2026. Posted in Business, Entertainment.

CULTIVA Sommerfest München To Be Held In Munich

Europe is the most exciting place on the planet right now for cannabis policy and industry, and Germany is the continental leader. The...

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

How Can Cannabis Companies Remain Profitable In Germany?

The level of excitement surrounding the emerging global cannabis industry right now is enormous, particularly in Germany. As evidence of...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2026. Posted in Business, Science.

Cannabis Genetics As A Growth Engine

Every major global industry has a foundational element on which the rest of the industry is built, and the emerging international...

Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2026. Posted in Business.

Germany Imported Over 50 Tonnes Of Medical Cannabis In Q1 2026

Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) published medical cannabis product import data for the first quarter of...

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

How Many Jurisdictions Want Cannabis Pilot Trials In Germany?

Europe is home to an interesting approach to cannabis commerce. Whereas current European Union agreements prohibit national adult-use...

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

What Germany’s Cannabis Evolution Means For Europe

Over the course of the last decade, Germany’s cannabis laws and regulations have undergone a historic transformation, and with...

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

Honoring Peter Homberg And Looking Toward The Future

Judith Heimbürger of the leading law firm gunnercooke paid tribute to Peter Homberg at the recent International Cannabis Business...

Written by Johnny Green on May 2, 2026. Posted in Business.

Curaleaf Completes Full Acquisition Of Four 20 Pharma

Germany continues to be a major focus for members of the international cannabis industry due to the exponential growth that the European...

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

German Alliance Warns Against Medical Cannabis Flower Changes

Pushback by the medical cannabis community in Germany against a proposal that would eliminate statutory health insurance reimbursements...

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 cannabis...

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 a...

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 adult-use...

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 always...

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 announced...

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 several...

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. Germany...

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 proposed...

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 is...

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 been...

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 plant...

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 consumers,...

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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...

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