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German Policymakers Discuss Ongoing Cannabis Policy Modernization Effort
It is very rare that you get to hear directly from sitting lawmakers that are literally in the midst of working to pass historic cannabis...
German Cannabis Legalization Update – Keynote Speaker Peter Homberg
Germany continues to trend towards modernizing its cannabis policies, and once legalization is achieved there, it will have a butterfly...
The Evolution Of The German Cannabis Market
Germany is home to the largest economy on the European continent, and with the nation working to modernize its cannabis policies and...
Global Cannabis (THC+, THC-): How Did We Get Here?
As the global cannabis industry continues to emerge, there were some recent hiccups in the road internationally with valuations falling...
Germany Releases More Cannabis Legalization Details
Germany’s long-awaited cannabis legalization measure is expected to be formally submitted to the cabinet next month, however, new...
German Cannabis Legalization Bill Expected To Be In Cabinet By August
As Germany continues its high-profile quest to become the largest nation so far to pass a comprehensive, nationwide adult-use...
International Cannabis Leaders Descend On Berlin
Global cannabis leaders are arriving in Berlin this week to attend the International Cannabis Business Conference. The events...
What Is Next For The Cannabis Industry?
The emerging legal cannabis industry is continuing to undergo a dramatic evolution, particularly in Europe. The momentum for global...
Czech Health Minister: ‘We Are Waiting For Germany To Legalize Cannabis’
One of the most active places on the planet right now for cannabis reform discussions is the Czech Republic. If you have followed our...
The Global Rise Of Medical Cannabis
The legal medical cannabis industry is a global powerhouse now, however, that was obviously not always the case. International economists...
German Health Minister Sees Legalization’s Success In Canada Firsthand
Arguably the most popular person in the international cannabis scene right now, for better or worse, is German Health Minister Karl...
How Will German Legalization Affect Europe’s Emerging Cannabis Industry?
As a long-time cannabis activist in the United States, I have personally witnessed the ‘cannabis political butterfly effect.’ Cannabis...
Network With International Cannabis Investors At The Berlin Global Investment Forum
Proper timing is a vital ingredient to success in every industry, and particularly so in the emerging international cannabis industry....
Germany’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Plan Is Leaked, Again
If you have spent a considerable amount of time in politics then you know that a classic tactic to build public pressure during political...
German Officials Circulate Draft Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill
The push to legalize cannabis for adult use in Germany is far from a new thing. To some extent, activists inside and outside of Germany...
Germany’s Health Minister Should Not Be Scared Of Legal Cannabis Edibles
Cannabis-infused edibles are not only a growing sector of the emerging legal cannabis industry; they play a vital role in boosting public...
How Will Germany’s Legalization Model Compare To Other Legal Jurisdictions?
Adult-use cannabis policy is taking shape in Germany after many details were provided during a press conference held earlier this...
Frankfurt And Offenbach Declare Intent To Launch Pilot Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
A little over a week ago federal ministers in Germany held a press conference in which they provided details regarding the nation’s...
These Sectors Of Germany’s Cannabis Industry Will Thrive Under Phase 1 Of Legalization
Germany’s long-awaited legalization plan was announced earlier this month, with multiple federal ministers participating in a widely...
German Government Announces Plans For Permitting Adult-Use Home Cultivation
Today in Germany federal ministers from the nation’s government held a press conference in which they announced components for what...
Germany’s Legalization Strategy Is The Right Approach
Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach is widely expected to formally introduce his long-awaited cannabis legalization measure...
Germany Expected To Introduce Long-Awaited Legalization Measure In Two Weeks
During a live stream episode of ‘4:20-Cannatalk!’ featuring German governing coalition members and drug policy spokespersons of the...
New Details Of German Health Minister’s Cannabis Legalization Plan Surface
The adult-use legalization saga in Germany experienced new twists and turns this week, with reports surfacing that provide new details...
Germany’s Health Minister Indicates That The EU Will Allow Legalization To Proceed
The push to legalize adult-use cannabis in Germany received a significant boost today, with reports surfacing that the nation’s...
Cannabis Legalization Public Hearing Set For March 15th In Germany
An adult-use cannabis legalization measure is scheduled for a public hearing in Germany on March 15th at 14:45 (CET). According to the...
Bavaria’s Health Minister Is Clearly Wrong About Cannabis
I have never traveled to Bavaria, or Europe for that matter. I plan on making my first trip later this year to attend the International...
March 2023 Is Set To Be A Historic Month For European Cannabis
The next 32 days on the European continent could prove to be one of the most historic stretches of time for cannabis public policy and...
Cannabis Associated With Significant Decreases In Pain Patient Prescription Drug Use
Sixty five percent of chronic pain patients at 3 pain centers in Germany reported ceasing opioid use after starting medical cannabis...
What Percentage Of Germany’s Population Consumes Cannabis?
For lawmakers and potential cannabis industry regulators, knowing what current cannabis consumption rates are in a given country is...
Will Malta’s Cannabis Club Model Be Adopted By Germany And Spain?
In many ways the European continent seems like it is on the cusp of hitting warp speed for cannabis policy reform, and if so, a potential...
Did Germany’s Government Create A Domestic Cannabis Monopoly?
Medical cannabis policy in Germany is somewhat unique, in that the law permits for insurance reimbursements for medical cannabis products...
Report: German Health Minister Confirms Timetable For Cannabis Legalization
Over the weekend a potentially significant report surfaced regarding cannabis legalization in Germany. To quickly recap how we got to...
Which Country Is More Likely To Legalize In 2023 – The U.S. Or Germany?
When it comes to the ongoing fight to end global cannabis prohibition, there’s a saying that I often use – the bigger the...
German Lawmakers Block Health Ministry Funding And Demand Legalization Measure
As 2022 draws to a close and cannabis observers start to look ahead to 2023, Germany will continue to be the focal point of most...
Bavaria’s Health Minister Increases Efforts To Try To Prevent German Legalization
Earlier this month we reported that Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) was seeking an ‘expert opinion’ to help...
Germany’s Health Minister To Commission ‘An Expert Opinion’ To Help EU Legalization Push
What I would give to be a fly on the wall in the room where private cannabis policy discussions are being held between European Union...
Malta To Start Accepting Cannabis Club Applications By February
Malta made continental history late in 2021 when lawmakers passed Europe’s first nationwide adult-use legalization measure. Prior...
German Lawmakers Call For Cannabis Legalization Bill To Be Expedited
How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait to get permission from the European Union before introducing an adult-use cannabis...
The EU Is Deciding On More Than Just German Legalization
When it comes to cannabis reform activity, Germany is undeniably on center stage with the international spotlight placed directly on...
German Cannabis Legalization Would Obviously Benefit Public Safety Efforts
Late last week an article was published by Frankfurter Allgemeine in which the Vice President of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA)...
Is Germany Planning To Restrict Medical Cannabis Insurance Reimbursements?
Germany is home to Europe’s largest medical cannabis market, which is not surprising given the size of Germany’s population...
Where Does The German Cannabis Legalization Effort Go From Here?
As the month of October draws to a close it is safe to say that it was one of the most eventful months for cannabis policy in...
Germany’s Legalization Plan Includes Removing Cannabis From Narcotics Law
Cannabis legalization efforts in Germany received a huge boost yesterday, with the nation’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD)...
Germany Moves A Step Closer Towards Legalization
It was a big day in Germany for cannabis policy, with Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach making a formal cannabis...
German Legalization Plan Continues To Evolve After Public Outcry
Last week I wrote about the reported leaking of components of a long awaited German legalization plan. The legalization details were...
Leaked German Legalization Points From Health Minister – Homegrow, Retail Stores, And Possession Of Up To 20 Grams
This morning it is being reported that long-awaited key points of a German adult-use legalization plan were made available to...
Who Legalizes First – The United States Or Germany?
When it comes to cannabis policy there are two nations that likely have more eyes watching them right now than any other countries on the...
German Federal Court Of Justice Upholds CBD Flower Convictions
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice issued a decision this week that could have potentially huge ramifications for the...
German Finance Minister: Expect Cannabis Legalization In 2023
When it comes to the push for adult-use cannabis legalization there’s no place on earth that is as exciting as Germany right now....