There are people who shape an industry not by being the loudest voice in the room, but by being the one who brings everyone to the table. Peter was one of those people who really had an impact on the industry. Therefore we put him on the spotlight and produced a documentary. The early days […]
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Berlin, November 2025 – For one weekend each year, the beating heart of Germany’s cannabis community gathers under one roof. The Cannabis Normal! Conference, hosted by the Deutscher Hanfverband (DHV), returns from November 21–23 to Rykestraße 13 in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg district, uniting activists, scientists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to debate the future of cannabis regulation.
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Why Companies are united and Politicians Are Alarmed – and Why the Petition Is Gaining Momentum! Germany – Europe’s largest medical cannabis market – has entered its most critical phase in years. In mid-July, the German Ministry of Health (BMG) presented a new draft amendment to the Medical Cannabis Law (MedCanG). Despite heavy criticism from
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One and a half years after the partial legalization of cannabis in Germany, researchers are presenting a mixed assessment. The first interim scientific report, released today, shows that the hoped-for goals have only been partially achieved. Black Market Proves Resilient One of the main goals of the former “traffic light” coalition was to curb the
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Germany’s medical cannabis landscape is facing a dramatic regulatory shift as Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) moves to reverse the liberal policies implemented by her predecessor Karl Lauterbach (SPD). The proposed restrictions come at a time when Germany has established itself as the world’s largest medical cannabis market, creating a striking contradiction between policy tightening
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Germany’s new Federal Drug Commissioner, Hendrik Streeck (CDU), has once again placed the country’s cannabis rules under scrutiny. In an interview he argued the law is “not consistent and coherent,” pointing directly to the allowance of three home-grown plants per adult. Under the right conditions, he suggested, such a harvest could amount to up to
High Tide’s decision to acquire 51% of Remexian Pharma for a preliminary €27.2 million isn’t just another headline; it’s a calculated entry into Europe’s largest medical cannabis market with a player that already moves real volume and runs a fully certified EU-GDP warehouse. The agreement includes an option to buy the remaining stake and is
For years, the assumption in the German cannabis market was clear: if a prescription came through an online platform — usually operated from abroad — the risk lay with the telemedicine provider, not the pharmacy. That legal comfort zone has now been shattered. A new legal opinion commissioned by the Association of Cannabis Dispensing Pharmacies
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The pressure is rising. On Tuesday, the Federal Chamber of Pharmacists (BAK) issued a formal resolution criticizing the increasing number of medical cannabis prescriptions issued through online platforms without personal doctor-patient contact. The move reflects a growing political and professional backlash against digital prescription models that operate with minimal diagnostic effort. According to the resolution,
Nina Warken criticizes online prescriptions and signals stricter rules – but the growing demand also presents opportunities Since Germany partially legalized cannabis in April 2024, not only has recreational consumption increased — the medical cannabis market is also booming. Now, newly appointed Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) warns of “clear abuse” in the online
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