Here’s the introduction to a piece that sells up the hopes of an operating German cannabis market post federal election…
WITH negotiations underway on the formation of a new German government supporters of a regulated adult-use cannabis market believe a significant moment in European history beckons.
There is a growing sense that what may have once seemed fanciful – even just a few months ago – is now within touching distance.
One of Germany’s most senior cannabis business leaders says with a so-called ‘Traffic Light Coalition’ there is a ‘strong likelihood’ of adult-use cannabis legalisation.
And, one experienced commentator on the German cannabis scene, is even predicting the date of the opening of Europe’s first adult-use cannabis dispensary – January 1, 2024.
Finn Hansel, Managing Director and Co-Founder, of leading German cannabis business Sanity Group, which helped found trade associations for both the CBD and medical cannabis industries, says both of these bodies are currently involved in talks with the potential coalition parties.
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