Cannabis in Germany: Legalization – Challenges & Opportunities

Germany has entered a new phase of cannabis legalization — but the path forward remains uncertain. In this DEEP DIVE session, leading expert Peter Homberg analyzes the current state of the Cannabis Act (KCanG), the role of federal and local authorities, and how upcoming evaluations could reshape the legal and business environment.

"To succeed in this market, you must understand the political environment."

Peter Homberg

Lawyer at gunnercooke

Germany has elected a new government — and that may drastically influence the cannabis landscape. 

✔️ The legal situation after the elections and the government’s two-pillar approach

✔️ The status and challenges of BLE scientific project applications.

✔️ Local resistance, regulatory scrutiny, and tighter oversight of cultivation clubs

✔️ Misuse of telemedicine and new advertising restrictions for medical cannabis

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Over a period of more than two years, Peter Homberg, as Partner and Head of the European Cannabis Sector Group at Dentons, has been providing monthly updates to the European cannabis industry on the last Thursday of every month within 20 min as a DEEP-DIVE on a certain topic.