Germany

Germany’s ‘Pillar 2’ Is Already Being Worked On and Could Be Here Far Sooner Than Expected

01/05/2024 BEN STEVENS

Germany’s highly anticipated ‘Pillar 2’, which would seek to implement a Switzerland-style adult-use cannabis pilot project model, is now being worked on by the German government.

Germany's predicted medical cannabis boom is in full swing following the passage of the CanG

30/04/2024 BEN STEVENS

It has been almost exactly a month since the CanG came into force in Germany, legalizing adult consumption and possession within strict limits.

The traffic lights are sharpening for cannabis clubs

20/04/2024 MATTHIAS ZIMMERMANN

The federal government wants to tighten up the consumer cannabis law. This is primarily intended to take into account the concerns of the federal states .

Industry reacts to official start of German cannabis legalization

05/04/2024

The day has come: adult-use cannabis is now officially legal in Germany since yesterday. Around 1500 people celebrated the new freedom at the Brandenburg Gate from midnight onward

German Officials Under Pressure To Unveil Marijuana Legalization’s Second Step Focused On Commercial

05/04/2024 Kyle Jaeger

Now that marijuana is legal in Germany, lawmakers are turning their attention to the planned “second pillar” of the reform: establishing a pilot program for commercial sales.

The legalization of cannabis in Germany seen through the eyes of the hacker who created an essential

01/04/2024 Laura Ramos

Johannes is “just a person who lives in Koblenz”, Germany, and who would like to maintain his privacy.

Cannabis Legalization in Germany: CanG Act Pillar 1

26/03/2024 Bjoern "Andy" Mannsfeld, M.D. & Wrick Macaya Papa

German lawmakers passed the “first pillar” of the CanG Act last week, a bill that will make possession and cultivation of cannabis legal for adults.

Lindner sees partial legalization of cannabis as responsible

24/03/2024

Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner defends the traffic light cannabis law, saying it “does not lead to chaos”. Saxony-Anhalt's Prime Minister Haseloff is critical of this.

Drug commissioner urges countries to legalize cannabis

15/03/2024 DER SPIEGEL

If weed becomes legal, the federal states fear that courts could be overloaded. The Federal Government's drug commissioner does not see the danger - and appeals to the Prime Minister not to delay the law.

BMJ believes short-term changes to the cannabis law are possible

14/03/2024 Hasso Suliak

The federal government is considering how a mediation process can be avoided under the Cannabis Act.

German Health Minister: Legalization Will Greatly Reduce Court Burdens

11/03/2024 Johnny Green

Cannabis legalization in Germany will provide many benefits, including benefits to non-cannabis consumers.

German Lawmakers Recommend Marijuana Legalization Amendments, Increasing Chances Of Delayed Enactmen

08/03/2024 Kyle Jaeger

German committees of a national legislative body representing states have recommended a series of changes to a marijuana legalization bill that recently cleared the parliament

What Happens Next For German Legalization?

06/03/2024 Johnny Green

Members of Germany’s Bundestag recently approved a long-awaited adult-use cannabis legalization measure.

Key German Committee Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill Ahead Of Floor Vote, But Questions Emerge

21/02/2024 Kyle Jaeger

A key committee in Germany’s Bundestag has approved a bill to legalize marijuana, setting the stage for floor consideration and final votes on Friday.

Multiple German Parliament Committees Set To Consider Marijuana Legalization This Week Ahead Of Fina

20/02/2024 Kyle Jaeger

At least eight parliamentary committees in Germany are set to take up a bill to legalize marijuana on Wednesday, setting the stage for expected votes on final passage on the floor of the Bundestag on Friday.

Cannabis legalization: These clubs in Berlin are now preparing for cultivation

10/02/2024

With the cannabis law, the joint will soon become legal in Germany. In Berlin, preparations in the so-called cannabis clubs are already in full swing.

Lauterbach near Lanz: “Smoking weed has arrived in society”

09/02/2024 Marko Schlichting

In two weeks the Bundestag will vote on the legalization of cannabis. At Lanz, Health Minister Lauterbach explains what he expects from legalizing the drug. Other guests are skeptical.

Germany’s Government Coalition Reaches Final Deal On Cannabis Legalization

05/02/2024 Dario Sabaghi

After resolving internal disagreements and making adjustments regarding cannabis legalization in Germany, the coalition government seems to have reached a consensus.

What You Need To Know About German Cannabis Legalization

05/02/2024 Johnny Green

Germany’s governing coalition has reportedly reached an agreement and settled internal disputes about the nation’s current adult-use cannabis legalization measure,

Get out of the cannabis shortage! Cannabis professional associations are calling for easy access for

03/02/2024

Get out of the cannabis shortage! Cannabis professional associations are calling for easy access for sick people, therapeutic sovereignty for the medical profession and a reduction in bureaucracy for everyone

German Government Settles Disputes Over CanG Bill, Malta’s First CHRA Starts Selling Adult-Use Canna

02/02/2024 BEN STEVENS

Germany’s landmark CanG bill is now expected to pass through the Federal Parliament (Bundestag) this month, putting it back on track to come into effect by April 1.

Germany to Legalize Cannabis in April 2024

06/02/2024 Bjoern "Andy" Mannsfeld, M.D. & Wrick Macaya Papa

Germany is on the verge of becoming the third European Union member state to legalize cannabis for personal use, after Malta and Luxembourg.

SPD prevents cannabis resolution in Bundestag

04/12/2023 Hasso Suliak

The chairwoman of the Health Committee announced on Monday that the decriminalization of cannabis would be finally passed in the Bundestag in December. Nothing will come of it now. The SPD parliamentary group leadership is against it.

Germany’s Top Health Official Defends Marijuana Legalization Bill Against Critics Ahe

01/12/2023 Kyle Jaeger

As German lawmaker prepare to vote on a revised marijuana legalization bill next week, the country’s health minister defended the reform against critics in the legislature, while briefly outlining next steps for a commercial sales pilot program.

Half of German companies face labour shortages despite economic stagnation - survey

29/11/2023 Reuters

Half of German companies are struggling to fill vacancies due to labour shortages, the DIHK Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday, despite stagnation in the euro zone's largest economy.

Leaked Documents Suggest Significant Changes to Germany’s Cannabis Act

29/11/2023 BY BEN STEVENS

Germany’s traffic light coalition has reportedly agreed on a number of significant changes to the country’s landmark cannabis act.

Recreational cannabis closer in Germany with ‘softer rules’ for legalisation in 2024

28/11/2023 KEVIN DINNEEN

The final draft of Germany’s cannabis legalisation bill was agreed upon yesterday after negotiations took place between members of the coalition government,

German Lawmakers Reach Agreement On Revised Marijuana Legalization Bill, With Final V

27/11/2023 Kyle Jaeger

German lawmakers have reached an agreement to revise a marijuana legalization bill, relaxing certain provisions that were challenged by cannabis reform supporters and setting the stage for a final vote in the national parliament next week.

Germany Hosts Officials From U.S. And Other Countries For Marijuana Forum On Creating

21/11/2023 Kyle Jaeger

Government officials from multiple countries, including the U.S., are meeting in Germany to discuss international marijuana policy issues as the host nation works to enact legalization.

‘Difficulty in the Details’ Sees Germany’s Cannabis Act Delayed By Months

17/11/2023 BEN STEVENS

Germany’s landmark Cannabis Act (CanG), which would establish an adult-use cannabis framework in the European Union’s most populous country, has been pushed back by a number of months.

Germany: Legalization may only happen in 2024, with postponement of the vote in the B

15/01/2024 Antonio João Costa

Advances in legislation to regulate cannabis in Germany have suffered yet another delay. According to MarijuanaMoment, The vote on the document, scheduled for November 16th, should only take place in December.

Legalization Vote Delayed In Germany

13/11/2023 Hazel Norman

A long-awaited adult-use cannabis legalization vote was initially scheduled for this week in Germany, however, the vote was delayed until at least December. This likely means that German adult-use reform will not be achieved until next year.

German Lawmakers Debate Marijuana Legalization Proposal In Committee Hearing, With Fi

06/11/2023 Ben Adlin

Lawmakers in Germany took comments from experts Monday during a parliamentary Health Committee hearing on the government’s proposal to legalize marijuana in the country.

SPD skeptical about cannabis law

14/01/2024 KONRAD LITSCHKO

Cannabis legalization should already have been passed. But a date in the Bundestag is still pending. And now the interior ministers are slowing down.

Will 2024 Be An Active Year For German Cannabis Reform?

14/01/2024 Hazel Norman

With 2024 now in full swing, the eyes of the international cannabis community remain fixed on Germany where lawmakers continue to work to pass the nation’s adult-use CanG cannabis law,

German Patients Say Cannabis Is “More Effective” Than Conventional Medications

14/01/2024 Frank Schuler

Germany is home to a robust medical cannabis program, with patients having various options from which to source their medicine.

Germany’s Cannabis Legalization Plan Faces Criticism Within Government

17/01/2024 Dario Sabaghi

The bill to legalize adult-use cannabis for personal use in Germany is facing criticism from part of the coalition government.

German Patients Say Cannabis “More Effective” Than Conventional Medications

16/01/2024 Frank Schuler

Germany is home to a robust medical cannabis program, with patients having various options from which to source their medicine. Prescriptions for medical cannabis products became permitted in Germany in 2017.

Lauterbach: Cannabis law passed in February

The Federal Minister of Health is determined when it comes to the cannabis law. He continues to follow the agreed timetable.

No more alcohol for young people – traffic light addiction officer demands: “Generally set the age a

25/01/2024 Andreas Schmid

Burkhard Blienert wants a “paradigm change” in drug policy: Specifically, this means allowing cannabis consumption and stricter rules on alcohol and tobacco, as the SPD politician explains in an interview.