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03/09/2025

The EU and Industrial Hemp : Why We Need a Clear Hemp Law

Yes, miracles do exist in the EU… or at least they could. Right now, there are discussions about a industrial hemp law in Europe. Hemp is one of humanity’s oldest cultivated plants – and in recent years, it has been making a quiet comeback across Europe. Fibers, seeds, and stalks are already recognized as agricultural products. [...] by Jule Steinbrück

02/07/2025 (02/07/2025)

WHAT HAPPENS IN THAILAND DOESN’T STAY IN THAILAND: THAILAND REVERSES CANNABIS LEGALIZATION

As surprising as it came, as surprising it disappears again: The Cannabis legalization in Thailand summarized. With current news, Thailand has begun rolling back its groundbreaking cannabis legalization just three years after becoming the first country in Asia to decriminalize marijuana. So here we are seeing Thailand reversing the Cannabis Legalization. The move, effective in [...] by veit.aichbichler

11/06/2025 (12/06/2025)

TAX STAMP FOR CBD FLOWERS IN GERMANY

BREAKTHROUGH OR BUREAUCRATIC BOOMERANG? A small sticker, big signals… For the first time in German history, an official tax stamp has been issued for THC-free CBD flowers – proudly carried by Sanaleo, one of the country’s leading CBD producers. For the company and the German Cannabis Industry Association (BvCW), this step represents more than just [...] by veit.aichbichler

17/04/2025 (19/04/2025)

WHAT IS 420 – YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CANNABIS DAY

WHAT IS 420 – YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CANNABIS DAY On April 20, 2025, the 420 event marks not just a long-standing cannabis tradition, but also the one-year anniversary of Germany’s partial cannabis legalization — a milestone for self-determination, education, and a long-overdue break from outdated prohibition policies. This comes at a time when the [...] by Jule Steinbrück

01/04/2025

ONE YEAR OF LEGALIZATION – PARTY OVER, TIME TO HOVER?

Gone green… Exactly 365 days ago, Germany’s law on the partial legalization of cannabis came into effect. On April 1st, a day traditionally known for pranks, one of the most controversial reforms in Germany’s recent history became reality. The path to decriminalization wasn’t just a “hell of a ride” but also a balancing act between [...] by veit.aichbichler

31/12/2024 (31/12/2024)

TURNING THE PAGE: SAYING GOODBYE TO 2024

What a ride it’s been! 2024 was like a rollercoaster with loops that had us feeling like we might fly off the track. Unpredictable twists and challenges collided with big moments of enlightenment. We stumbled, got back up, cheered, and kept going. The cards were shuffled, and we played our hand. The German hemp and [...] by Jule Steinbrück

17/07/2024 (17/07/2024)

Summer Tale Germany – Speaker’s Draft on the liberalisation of Industrial Hemp

No pause for breath, history is being made, progress is being made. In a long-awaited step, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) last week presented a draft bill to liberalise the cultivation and handling of industrial hemp. This draft law not only promises a long overdue amendment to the existing legal situation, but [...] by Jule Steinbrück

25/06/2024 (22/07/2024)

Cannabis Social Clubs In Germany – Your Safe Link to Cannabis

Since 1 April, cannabis has been “partially legalised” in Germany and the long-awaited step towards a green future has been taken. Politicians are already discussing further changes to the new law and end users are only now realising the consequences of many unrealistic regulations. After all, if something is legal, you should assume that you [...] by Jule Steinbrück

05/06/2024 (05/06/2024)

United Nations of Legalisation – South Africa Legalises Cannabis for Personal Use

South Africa has paved the way for a green revolution and legalised cannabis for personal use. On 28 May, President Cyril Ramaphosa made history with his signature, making South Africa the first African country to take the step towards a green future. We took a look at what exactly this means and what impact legalisation [...] by Jule Steinbrück

CANNABIS GESETZ UND ZU NUTZHANF AUF DEN WEG GEBRACHT

17/05/2024 (17/05/2024)

THE WEEK OF CHANGE – CHANGES TO THE CANNABIS LAW AND TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP ARE ON THE WAY

Never change a running system. Perhaps this is because the CanG is to be amended again less than two months after it came into force. Because so far it has not run, except against the wall. This is mainly due to the unclear and at times unrealistic regulations in the law, including the provisions on [...] by Jule Steinbrück