Tag: Germany

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

German Study Finds That Cannabis Extracts Mitigate Chronic Pain

One of the most commonly cited reasons why suffering patients turn to medical cannabis for relief is to help treat chronic pain. Chronic...

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Written by Johnny Green on August 20, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Survey Highlights Potential Fallout Of German Draft Amendment

Germany continues to serve as the largest legal medical cannabis market in Europe, with domestic sales increasing every quarter in recent...

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

German SPD Will Not Support Draft Cannabis Amendment “Under Any Circumstances”

Last month, Germany’s Health Ministry released a draft medical cannabis amendment that seeks to roll back Germany’s medical...

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

High Tide To Become Major Player In German Medical Cannabis Market

High Tide, Inc. is a leading community-grown, retail-forward international cannabis company. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Canna Cabana,...

Written by Johnny Green on August 12, 2025. Posted in Business, ICBC Events, Policy.

Autumn 2025 Could Be Pivotal For German Cannabis

As the summer months of 2025 are coming to an end and the autumn season approaches, the eyes of the international cannabis community will...

Written by Johnny Green on August 9, 2025. Posted in Business.

Nearly 50% Of German Patients Live Over 10 Kilometers From A Cannabis Pharmacy

As is the case with any country that has adopted a modernized medical cannabis program, Germany’s patient base is spread out across...

Written by Johnny Green on August 9, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Saarland Cannabis Social Club Receives Cultivation Approval

One of the main components of Germany’s adult-use cannabis legalization model is permitting consumers to join a member-based...

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

Germany Imported Over 43 Tonnes Of Cannabis In Q2 2025

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

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

DHV Issues Statement Against Harmful German Draft Amendment

Last month, Germany’s Ministry of Health released a draft amendment that, if approved, would negatively impact the nation’s medical...

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Written by Johnny Green on July 30, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Lawsuit Filed Against Bavarian Cannabis Consequences Limitation Act

A constitutional complaint and lawsuit were filed today against the Bavarian Cannabis Consequences Limitation Act according to the German...

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Written by Johnny Green on July 23, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Cannabis Advocates Push Back On Harmful Amendment

Germany’s medical cannabis community is resilient, as demonstrated by a swift and largely united pushback from medical cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on July 21, 2025. Posted in Business.

Total Approved German Cultivation Associations Nears 300

The total number of approved adult-use cannabis cultivation associations in Germany continues to increase, with officials having approved...

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

German Draft Medical Cannabis Amendment Would Harm Patients

Longtime medical cannabis advocates, myself included, have pointed out for many years that a jurisdiction’s medical cannabis model...

Written by Johnny Green on July 13, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy, Science.

Evaluating Germany’s Cannabis Legalization Law

Germany remains the largest country, as measured by population size, to ever adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure....

Written by Johnny Green on July 4, 2025. Posted in Business.

DEMECAN Introduces First Live Rosin Products Into German Medical Cannabis Market

DEMECAN is one of the top companies in the German cannabis industry and specializes in the production and distribution of medical...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 27, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Youth Cannabis Consumption In Frankfurt Is At An All-Time Low

According to a preliminary evaluation of the 2024 Monitoring System Drug Trends (MoSyD) study, cannabis consumption among young people in...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 27, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Former German Health Minister Continues To Promote Regulation Over Prohibition

Professor Dr. Karl Lauterbach is a German physician, epidemiologist, and health economist who has served as a Social Democrat (SPD)...

Written by Johnny Green on June 18, 2025. Posted in Science.

Hemp Geotextiles Hold “Promising Properties” For Stabilizing River Banks

In Germany, Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.V. (FNR) serves as the central coordinating institution for research, development, and...

Written by Johnny Green on June 18, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Germany: 49 Applications For Cannabis Model Projects Submitted

Regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot trials are operating in multiple jurisdictions in Europe, and at some point, they are expected...

Written by Johnny Green on June 13, 2025. Posted in Business.

Approved German Cannabis Cultivation Association Total Increases To 234

Starting on July 1, 2024, adults in Germany can apply to launch a member-based cannabis cultivation association. Cultivation associations...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 11, 2025. Posted in Policy.

LEAP Germany Calls For Expanding Legal Options For Obtaining Cannabis

The organization Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) originated in the United States, where it has been highly effective in...

Written by Johnny Green on June 11, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Lawmaker: Raising THC Limit For CBD Flowers Is “A Sensible Step”

As governments and courts around the world seem to continue to struggle with policies and regulations pertaining to hemp-derived...

Written by Johnny Green on June 8, 2025. Posted in Business, Science.

Discussing Advanced Cannabis Cultivation Technologies

Advanced cannabis cultivation has come a long way in recent years. Humans have cultivated the cannabis plant for centuries. However, much...

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

German Survey: 70% In Favor Of Prescribing Cannabis Via Online Questionnaire

Germany’s medical cannabis industry is booming, thanks in large part to the rise of telemedicine. Telemedicine involves a potential...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2025. Posted in Business.

Exploring Global Cannabis Industry Horizons

The emerging legal cannabis industry continues to be the most exciting space for entrepreneurs and investors around the world. Every...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

European Cannabis Pilot Projects

Certain European markets are home to a unique public policy and commerce concept known as pilot trials. These research-based projects...

Written by Johnny Green on May 26, 2025. Posted in Business.

German Medical Cannabis Imports Increased Over 457% In One Year

Germany’s legal medical cannabis industry continues to expand at a staggering rate, as demonstrated by new medical cannabis import...

Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2025. Posted in Policy.

A Reversal Of German Cannabis Legalization Is “Off The Table”

The German Cannabis Industry Association (BvCW) recently held a parliamentary evening event, at which current German Bundestag member...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2025. Posted in Business.

The German Medical Cannabis Industry Is The Main European Market Driver

Germany first legalized medical cannabis in 2017, and its distribution model involves permitting legal sales at registered pharmacies....

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Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2025. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Excitement Level At ICBC Berlin Demonstrates Surging Interest In The Global Industry

On April 29th-30th, 2025, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) held its flagship event at the Estrel Berlin, Germany’s...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 21, 2025. Posted in Business.

Why U.S. MSOs Are Looking To Invest In Germany And Europe

For many years, the emerging legal cannabis industry in the United States has operated in siloed markets, with each jurisdiction having...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 20, 2025. Posted in Science.

University Of Göttingen: Hemp Offers Sustainable Prospects For Agriculture

Farmers have cultivated hemp and used the agricultural crop for many centuries. A study from 2023 found that “ancestral archaeological...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 13, 2025. Posted in Business.

How Many Legal Medical Cannabis Patients Does Germany Have?

A common question related to Germany’s emerging legal cannabis industry that I see asked online, and hear in person, relates to how...

Written by Johnny Green on May 7, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Robust Legal Sales Are Vital For Achieving Europe’s Cannabis Goals

The current level of excitement and interest in Europe’s emerging legal cannabis market is remarkable in many ways, as is the...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 7, 2025. Posted in Policy.

How Common Is Legal Home Cannabis Cultivation In Germany?

Starting on April 1st, 2024, adults in Germany can cultivate up to three plants in their private residences. Before the public policy...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 4, 2025. Posted in Business.

More Than 1 Out Of Every 7 German Pharmacies Offers Medical Cannabis

Germany has served as the largest legal medical cannabis market in Europe for several years, with cannabis pharmacies being the...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 3, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Total Number Of German Cultivation Associations Rises To 211

Starting on July 1st, 2024, adults in Germany can apply to launch a member-based cannabis cultivation association. Cultivation...

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

International Interest In Europe’s Cannabis Market Is Surging

As cannabis entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, regulators, and industry service providers descended upon Germany in recent days for...

Written by Johnny Green on April 25, 2025. Posted in Science.

Hemp-Lime Building Blocks Could Revolutionize Construction

Humans have used the hemp plant for thousands of years, with the first evidence of human use dating back to 8,000 BCE in modern-day...

Written by Johnny Green on April 25, 2025. Posted in Policy, Science.

German Scientists Call For Further Development Of Legalization

Roughly a year after Germany’s government implemented the first provisions of a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure,...

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

Berlin Cannabis Offenses Down Almost 75% Since Legalization

One year after the initial components of adult-use cannabis legalization took effect in Germany, cannabis offenses are down nearly 75...

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

The Biggest Winners Of German Legalization So Far

More than a year after the first provisions of Germany’s adult-use legalization law took effect, domestic and international...

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

ICBC Berlin Tickets Are Half-Price For German Cannabis Clubs

Starting on July 1, 2024, adults in Germany can apply to local authorities to launch an adult-use cannabis social club, also referred to...

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

The Top German Cannabis Companies In 2025

Germany remains the most exciting country in Europe in terms of cannabis policy and business. The nation’s emerging legal cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 9, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Germany’s Coalition Announces No Changes To CanG Law For Now

After months of speculation, the new German governing coalition announced today that it has agreed on what to do regarding the...

Written by Johnny Green on April 8, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Judge In Germany Advocates For Treating Cannabis Like Alcohol

The cannabis advocacy slogan ‘regulate cannabis like alcohol’ originated in the State of Colorado in the United States as...

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Written by Johnny Green on April 8, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Pharmaceutical Association Emphasizes Positive Impact Of Legalization

One year after the implementation of the initial components of Germany’s adult-use legalization measure, the German Association of...

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Written by Hazel Norman on April 2, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Poll Finds Little Support For Reversing German Legalization

After a year of cannabis legalization being the law of the land in Germany, a new YouGov poll has found that a minority of the...

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

Germany Marks One Year Anniversary Of Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

One year ago today, Germany enacted its historic national adult-use cannabis legalization measure. The CanG law was not only historic for...

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

German Coalition Calls For Scientifically Supported Cannabis Distribution

In an open letter to Germany’s Bundestag, a coalition of more than 30 organizations comprised of scientists, industry members,...