Germany’s First Cannabis Model Cities: Controlled Retail Sales Begin in Frankfurt and Hannover
With the recent legalization of cannabis for personal use and cultivation in Germany, the cities of Frankfurt and Hannover are pioneering model projects aimed at testing controlled retail sales in specialized stores. Scheduled to launch in early 2025, these initiatives mark a significant shift from theory to practice in the German cannabis policy landscape. Guided […]
Comment: G-BA Decision on Cannabis Prescription – A Step Forward or Just a Placebo for Doctors?
Berlin, October 16, 2024 – The introduction of the new G-BA decision, which allows doctors with certain specialist, focus, or additional qualifications to prescribe medical cannabis without prior approval from health insurance companies, is being celebrated as progress. But beneath the surface, skepticism lingers. Rather than truly easing the prescription of cannabinoids, this decision could […]
Cannabis Cultivation Club from Lower Saxony Harvests First Plants
Ganderkeseer Cannabis-Club Celebrates First Harvest as Pioneer in German Cannabis Licensing In a milestone for Germany’s cannabis landscape, the Ganderkeseer Cannabis-Club has successfully completed its first harvest. The club, which became the first in the country to receive its cultivation license in early June, proudly announced this achievement, underscoring the shift towards regulated and responsible […]
VERTIFARM – Navigating Cannabis Challenges: How Regulation and Energy Drive Innovation
Yesterday, I had the chance to visit VertiFarm for the first time—an event I’ve long looked forward to since I began supporting Martin and Uwe from Light&Fog three years ago. Their innovative work with fog technology in vertical farming has been inspiring, and attending the fair, especially focusing on cannabis, was a real highlight. Lorenz […]
The Race for the Highest THC Content – Will German Cannabis Clubs Face a Testing Arms Race?
With cultivation licenses being issued to cannabis clubs across Germany and the first harvests anticipated around the new year, we may soon witness a unique phenomenon: a competition among clubs to claim the “strongest” cannabis. While this development may seem intriguing, it raises questions about testing accuracy and integrity in THC content measurement. Why the […]
Testing the Waters: The Opportunity to Pilot Vertically Integrated Cannabis Companies in Germany
Germany is on the cusp of a significant transformation in its approach to cannabis regulation, presenting a unique opportunity for those interested in testing vertically integrated cannabis operations. Recent developments, such as the pilot project announced in Wiesbaden, signal the beginning of a structured framework that could eventually pave the way for a fully legal […]
Investing in the German Cannabis Market: A Golden Opportunity with Growth Potential from Over Half a Million German Citizens
Still Growth Potential With the developments since the implementation of the Cannabis Act (CanG), the medicinal cannabis industry has so far been the clear winner of decriminalization in Germany. Before April 1, it was estimated that there were between 200,000 and 300,000 cannabis patients in Germany. The exact number is difficult to determine due to […]
When Can We Sell Cannabis Freely in Germany through Retail Stores?
Since the enactment of the Cannabis Act (CanG) six weeks ago, which allows adults to consume and possess limited amounts of the drug, there have been demands for the implementation of the so-called “second pillar.” Federal Drug Commissioner Burkhard Blienert is calling for a quick start of model trials for commerce to counteract the black […]
Cannabis Industry Association Threatens Wave of Lawsuits Over Proposed Regulationation Proposal
Background: New Cannabis Legislation Faces Criticism The German government has introduced a new draft law that aims to fulfill the promises made in the Bundesrat regarding the Cannabis Act. However, this proposal has faced considerable backlash due to concerns about its restrictive nature. On April 16, the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) introduced the draft […]
A Historic Day: Signing of the Cannabis Law Marks a Turning Point in German Drug Policy
This Wednesday witnessed a pivotal moment in German drug policy as the cannabis law, recently passed by the Bundestag, was officially presented to Manuela Schwesig, President of the Bundesrat, for signing. Representing the vacationing Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Schwesig’s endorsement of the document was anticipated, despite her own expressed reservations. This step marks a historic […]