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German cannabis clubs test the law in Bayern as Slovenia’s reform debate stays tense
A German club and the DHV sue Bayern over zoning, while Slovenia’s reform debate and EU cannabis rulings show legal pressure across Europe.
Grüne press for answers on how the Cannabis Act evaluation will be implemented
Grüne question how Germany will turn the Cannabis Act evaluation into practice as debate over clubs, youth protection and medical cannabis grows.
How to Get a Cannabis Licence in Europe in 2026: A Country-by-Country Policy Guide
Europe’s cannabis licensing rules remain fragmented in 2026. Here’s what Germany, Spain, Switzerland and others show.
Two Years After Partial Legalisation, Germany’s Cannabis Use Looks Largely Unchanged
Two years after partial legalisation, German reports say cannabis consumption has barely shifted, even as politics and enforcement remain in flux.
Experts Push New Cannabis Use Limits as Europe’s Drug Risks Grow More Complex
EU and national experts are revisiting cannabis use limits as new products, stronger risks and uneven rules reshape the debate.
Trump administration moves marijuana to Schedule III to expand medical research
Trump’s administration reclassifies medical marijuana to Schedule III, easing federal barriers to research while leaving non-approved products exposed to prosecution.
Germany’s cannabis clubs near 400 as the country’s legal experiment expands unevenly
Germany’s cannabis clubs are approaching 400, but approvals remain patchy as Bayern faces a new legal challenge over zoning and club recognition.
EU drug strategy may tighten the path for Europe’s cannabis rules
The EU’s draft 2026–2030 drug strategy could make national cannabis regulation harder just as Europe’s market, risks and politics are changing.
Germany’s cannabis reform faces fresh legal and political pressure as KCanG disputes mount
A German cannabis-club lawsuit, new Streeck comments, and post-reform evaluations show how the KCanG remains politically and legally contested.