Tag: Germany

Written by Hazel Norman on June 24, 2024. Posted in Policy.

44% Of German Adult Cannabis Consumers Plan To Join A Social Club

In a recent nationwide survey conducted in Germany by Pronova BKK, 44% of self-reported ‘regular’ cannabis consumers...

Written by Johnny Green on June 17, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

The German Cannabis Industry Continues To Evolve

Germany was already home to Europe’s largest legal medical cannabis market before the first provisions of the nation’s...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 8, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s New Per Se Cannabis Driving Law Is The Wrong Approach

One of the most serious topics in cannabis policy modernization discussions is how to mitigate the dangers of people driving under the...

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Written by Frank Schuler on June 1, 2024. Posted in Science.

THC Use Associated With Increased Survival Time In German Cancer Patients

Germany first legalized cannabis for medical use in 2017. Since that time, Germany’s medical cannabis program has become the...

Written by Johnny Green on May 27, 2024. Posted in Business.

Cannabis Clones And Seeds Are Already Becoming A Huge Industry In Germany

Germany made history on April 1st, 2024 when it became the largest nation to implement provisions of a national adult-use legalization...

Written by Johnny Green on May 20, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Major Shift: German Hemp ‘Intoxication Clause’ Expected To End Soon

Cannabis products that contain high percentages of THC generate a lot of headlines in Germany these days, and rightfully so. Germany...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 13, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Second Pillar Of German Cannabis Legalization Inches Forward

When lawmakers in Germany agreed to legalize cannabis for adult use they planned on rolling out German legalization in two phases, or...

Written by Johnny Green on May 7, 2024. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Recapping The Historic 2024 International Cannabis Business Conference In Berlin

Thousands of leading international cannabis investors, entrepreneurs, inventors, policymakers, regulators, and industry service providers...

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Written by Frank Schuler on April 28, 2024. Posted in Science.

German Patients Report Improvements Following Use Of High-THC Flower

Doctors in Germany started legally prescribing cannabis to suffering patients in 2017, and since that time the nation’s medical...

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Written by Hazel Norman on April 27, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

Germany Imported A Record Amount Of Cannabis In 2023

Germany continues to serve as the largest legal medical cannabis market in Europe, and not just for domestically produced medical...

Written by Johnny Green on April 21, 2024. Posted in Entertainment, Policy.

Germany Celebrates Its First Legal 4/20

History was made over the weekend in Germany where adults celebrated the nation’s first-ever legal April 20th (4/20) on Saturday....

Written by Hazel Norman on April 21, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Clinging To Failed Prohibition Practices Is The Wrong Move For Hamburg

Germany implemented the first components of its national adult-use cannabis legalization measure (CanG) on April 1, 2024. The historic...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 15, 2024. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

International Cannabis Leaders Meet In Berlin For First Time After Historic Vote

Roughly two weeks ago the first provisions of Germany’s new adult-use cannabis legalization law took effect, with policy components...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 10, 2024. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Europe’s Biggest Cannabis B2B Event Starts Next Week

On April 1st, 2024, Germany became the largest nation to ever implement a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The historic...

The home cultivation revolution is hitting Germany and Europe

Written by Johnny Green on April 2, 2024. Posted in Business, Policy.

The German Home Cultivation Revolution Has Arrived

For many long-time cannabis consumers and medical patients, there are few things as rewarding as cultivating a personal amount of...

Written by Johnny Green on March 31, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Is Officially Legal In Germany – What You Need To Know

It’s official – with the clock striking midnight in Germany, and the date changing from March 31st to April 1st, the...

Written by Frank Schuler on March 29, 2024. Posted in Science.

German Opioid Patients Report Using Cannabis In Place Of Other Drugs

Historically the cannabis plant was portrayed as a ‘gateway drug’ by cannabis opponents and many mainstream media outlets. It...

Written by Johnny Green on March 27, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s Federal Finance Minister Defends German Cannabis Legalization

Germany’s Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner is pushing back on cannabis opponents in Germany, particularly...

Written by Johnny Green on March 22, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Bill Passes In Germany, Legalization Begins April 1st

Lawmakers in Germany’s Bundesrat voted today to approve a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The measure, CanG, was...

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Written by Frank Schuler on March 17, 2024. Posted in Science.

Cannabis Is Associated With Quality Of Life Improvements Per German Analysis

Chronically ill patients who use legally prescribed medical cannabis products report improvements in their overall quality of life...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 11, 2024. Posted in Policy.

German Health Minister: Legalization Will Greatly Reduce Court Burdens

Cannabis legalization in Germany will provide many benefits, including benefits to non-cannabis consumers. Arguably one of the most...

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Written by Johnny Green on March 3, 2024. Posted in Policy.

What Happens Next For German Legalization?

Members of Germany’s Bundestag recently approved a long-awaited adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The successful vote...

Written by Johnny Green on February 23, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Germany Votes To Legalize Cannabis For Adults

Over two years after Germany’s current governing coalition was elected and announced plans to pass a national adult-use cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on February 21, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Key Committee Approves German Legalization Measure Ahead Of Friday Vote

Going into this week, the eyes of the global cannabis community were fixed on Germany, where members of the Bundestag are expected to...

Written by Hazel Norman on February 12, 2024. Posted in Policy.

German Health Minister Defends Cannabis Legalization Measure

Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach recently appeared on the Markus Lanz talk show to discuss the looming adult-use cannabis...

Written by Hazel Norman on February 12, 2024. Posted in Business.

The Top Cannabis Firms In Germany In 2024

Germany continues to trend towards adult-use cannabis legalization, with the expected launch date for some components of Germany’s...

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Written by Johnny Green on February 5, 2024. Posted in Policy.

What You Need To Know About German Cannabis Legalization

Germany’s governing coalition has reportedly reached an agreement and settled internal disputes about the nation’s current...

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Written by Johnny Green on January 22, 2024. Posted in Policy.

German Legalization Still On Track For April Start According To Health Minister

It is no secret that the current adult-use legalization effort in Germany has experienced some hurdles. Part of that is due to the...

Written by Frank Schuler on January 20, 2024. Posted in Science.

German Patients Report Major Depression Improvements After Cannabis Use

International researchers estimate that as much as five percent of adults around the globe suffer from depression. Women are more likely...

Written by Frank Schuler on January 14, 2024. Posted in Science.

German Patients Say Cannabis Is “More Effective” Than Conventional Medications

Germany is home to a robust medical cannabis program, with patients having various options from which to source their medicine....

Written by Hazel Norman on January 14, 2024. Posted in Policy.

Will 2024 Be An Active Year For German Cannabis Reform?

With 2024 now in full swing, the eyes of the international cannabis community remain fixed on Germany where lawmakers continue to work to...

Written by Johnny Green on December 24, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Is The German SPD Parliamentary Group Against Legalization?

The ongoing legalization saga in Germany often feels like something out of a soap opera. Since the summer of 2021, when the current...

Written by Johnny Green on December 18, 2023. Posted in Policy.

SDP Leadership: German Legalization Vote Expected In Early 2024

As 2023 continues to wind down, cannabis advocates and policymakers in Germany are turning their focus to 2024 with hopes that it will...

Written by Johnny Green on December 6, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Another Missed Opportunity In Germany

The biggest asset that cannabis opponents have where cannabis is prohibited is the ongoing benefit of the status quo. The most recent and...

Written by Johnny Green on December 3, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Vote On Updated German Legalization Measure Expected This Week

Over the course of the last week, lawmakers in Germany reportedly reached an agreement to make changes to an adult-use legalization...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 13, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Legalization Vote Delayed In Germany

A long-awaited adult-use cannabis legalization vote was initially scheduled for this week in Germany, however, the vote was delayed until...

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Written by Johnny Green on November 6, 2023. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Annual International Cannabis Business Conference In Berlin To Be Biggest Ever

The International Cannabis Business Conference is once again bringing its signature blend of industry, policy, and entertainment to...

Written by Hazel Norman on November 5, 2023. Posted in Policy.

SPD Interior Ministers Continue To Cling To Failed Prohibition

Roughly a month ago, cannabis opponents in Germany’s Federal Council (or Bundesrat) tried to derail the nation’s legalization...

Written by Hazel Norman on October 22, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Bundestag Holds First Debate On German Legalization Measure

A long-awaited initial legalization measure debate was finally held in Germany’s Bundestag earlier this week after a reading...

Written by Johnny Green on October 16, 2023. Posted in Policy.

First German Legalization Measure Reading In The Bundestag Scheduled For Wednesday

A long-awaited reading of Germany’s national adult-use cannabis legalization measure was originally scheduled for today, however,...

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Opponents Fail To Block Cannabis Legalization In Germany

As cannabis modernization efforts continue to work their way through the political process in Germany, one major hurdle that worried some...

Written by Hazel Norman on September 25, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Slowing Down Legalization In Germany Is The Wrong Move

A coalition of SPD ministers from Hamburg, Thuringia, and Lower Saxony are trying to slow down cannabis policy modernization efforts in...

Written by Frank Schuler on September 4, 2023. Posted in Science.

Neuropathic Pain Patients Report Sustained Relief After Cannabis Use

Neuropathic pain is typically caused by an ongoing, progressive nerve disease. However, neuropathic pain can also result after a patient...

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Written by Hazel Norman on August 28, 2023. Posted in Policy.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Supports Cannabis Reform Despite Not Being A Consumer

People do not need to be cannabis consumers in order to recognize the harms of cannabis prohibition and the benefits of cannabis policy...

Written by Johnny Green on August 23, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Will Germany’s Current Legalization Measure Evolve?

Earlier this month Germany’s federal cabinet approved a long-awaited cannabis legalization measure that was largely led by Health...

Written by Johnny Green on August 16, 2023. Posted in Policy.

The Global Significance Of German Cannabis Policy Modernization

Earlier today members of Germany’s government announced that the nation’s federal cabinet had approved a draft cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 13, 2023. Posted in Business.

The Future Of Cannabis And Digital Innovation

As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve, digital technology is poised to play an increasingly important role. From...

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Written by Hazel Norman on August 11, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

One Global Cannabis Industry: Who Will Be The Winners And Losers?

The global cannabis industry is still emerging. The commodity cannabis is becoming more and more relevant for conventional industries,...

Written by Hazel Norman on August 5, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Overcoming International Cannabis Logistical Challenges

The emerging international cannabis industry is currently governed by a complex web of laws, rules, and regulations that are constantly...

Written by Frank Schuler on August 5, 2023. Posted in Science.

Advancing The Cannabinoid Scientific Landscape

The field of cannabinoid research is advancing, with new discoveries being made about the potential therapeutic benefits of these...