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THE German Government’s refreshingly honest approach to drugs and addiction is being demonstrated with a focus on the harms of gambling, alcohol and tobacco. On coming into office it signalled its intent to overhaul the continent’s cannabis status quo with proposals to create the first regulated

In the east German countryside, close to Dresden, a former abattoir is now home to the biggest indoor cannabis farm in Europe. Behind the recently renovated concrete walls, the German startup Demecan has been growing marijuana in accordance with the law for the past year. The company is one of only

Study finds feed with a high concentration of cannabinoids can lead to behavioural changes. A research team out of Germany has investigated the consequences of feeding hemp to dairy cows. The team notes that hemp is experiencing a renaissance, fuelled in part by the interest in CBD. The study

BERLIN - A senior German opposition official lobbied the European Union executive branch on Wednesday to block the government’s plans to decriminalize the possession of limited amounts of cannabis and allow its sale for recreational purposes. Germany’s health minister unveiled the legalization plan

As we previously reported, Germany’s plans to legalise cannabis were leaked on 19th October. Key details from the unofficial documents and early-stage German proposals leaked to the press included: A maximum threshold for possession of 20g. An allowance for home-growing of up to 2 plants. A mixture

‘We are in contact with our German colleagues, and we have repeatedly confirmed that we want to coordinate by consulting each other on our proposals’ The Czech Republic is following in Germany’s footsteps with regards to recreational cannabis. Forbes reports that the country is expected to soon

As we previously reported, Germany’s plans to legalise cannabis were leaked on 19th October. Key details from the unofficial documents and early-stage German proposals leaked to the press included: A maximum threshold for possession of 20g. An allowance for home-growing of up to 2 plants. A mixture

‘We are in contact with our German colleagues, and we have repeatedly confirmed that we want to coordinate by consulting each other on our proposals’ The Czech Republic is following in Germany’s footsteps with regards to recreational cannabis. Forbes reports that the country is expected to soon

Has Germany’s traffic light government attempted to run before it could walk when it comes to possible cannabis legalisation? On 19th October, key aspects of Germany’s plans to legalise cannabis were leaked, sparking widespread discussion regarding the direction of the final paper and the efficacy

Supporters hail the proposal as "a model for Europe," but it would need to align with EU laws first. BERLIN - Germany’s health minister unveiled a plan late last month to decriminalize the possession of up to 30 grams (about 1 ounce) of cannabis and to allow the sale of the substance to adults for

“Germany has long been the leader in medical cannabis reform and all the other countries in EU will follow with similar versions once completed,” said Mike Sassano, CEO of Somai Pharmaceuticals. Germany, the largest economy in Europe, is making plans to legalize and regulate recreational cannabis

While the draft of Germany’s cannabis laws has received a mixed response, those in the country’s hemp industry have welcomed developments. Earlier this month the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) confirmed the suspended prison sentences of two commercial traders of CBD flowers. This was the latest in a