Tag: Germany

Did Germany’s Government Create A Domestic Cannabis Monopoly?

Written by Hazel Norman on January 31, 2023. Posted in Business, Policy.

Medical cannabis policy in Germany is somewhat unique, in that the law permits for insurance reimbursements for medical cannabis products purchased from pharmacies. Germany is not the only country to...

Report: German Health Minister Confirms Timetable For Cannabis Legalization

Written by Johnny Green on January 26, 2023. Posted in Policy.

Over the weekend a potentially significant report surfaced regarding cannabis legalization in Germany. To quickly recap how we got to where we are now, Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach...

Which Country Is More Likely To Legalize In 2023 – The U.S. Or Germany?

Written by Johnny Green on January 8, 2023. Posted in Policy.

When it comes to the ongoing fight to end global cannabis prohibition, there’s a saying that I often use – the bigger the nation’s economy, the bigger the domino. Don’t get me...

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German Lawmakers Block Health Ministry Funding And Demand Legalization Measure

Written by Hazel Norman on December 26, 2022. Posted in Policy.

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 people’s attention. Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach...

Bavaria’s Health Minister Increases Efforts To Try To Prevent German Legalization

Written by Hazel Norman on December 19, 2022. Posted in Policy.

Earlier this month we reported that Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) was seeking an ‘expert opinion’ to help with his European Union legalization lobbying push. Minister Lauterbach...

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Germany’s Health Minister To Commission ‘An Expert Opinion’ To Help EU Legalization Push

Written by Johnny Green on December 3, 2022. Posted in Policy.

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 (EU) leadership and Germany’s Health Minister Karl Lauterbach....

Malta To Start Accepting Cannabis Club Applications By February

Written by Johnny Green on December 3, 2022. Posted in Business, Policy.

Malta made continental history late in 2021 when lawmakers passed Europe’s first nationwide adult-use legalization measure. Prior to legalization passing in Malta, the only two other countries...

German Lawmakers Call For Cannabis Legalization Bill To Be Expedited

Written by Johnny Green on November 28, 2022. Posted in Policy.

How long is a reasonable amount of time to wait to get permission from the European Union before introducing an adult-use cannabis legalization measure? That is the multi-billion dollar question facing...

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The EU Is Deciding On More Than Just German Legalization

Written by Johnny Green on November 21, 2022. Posted in Policy.

When it comes to cannabis reform activity, Germany is undeniably on center stage with the international spotlight placed directly on it. Part of that is due to the fact that German lawmakers are actively...