Germanys three-pronged Cannabis legalization strategy"
Minister Karl Lauterbach described in his press conference last month, then quite a few components of the legalization plan are already out there. What Lauterbach previously described involves what ultimately amounts to a three-pronged legalization strategy. The first phase is legalization as it pertains to individual freedoms, including possession of up to 25 grams, cultivation of up to three plants, and the launch of noncommercial cannabis clubs. The second phase involves the launch of regional adult-use commerce pilot projects.
A third phase, which was not expressly stated as such in Minister Lauterbach’s recent press conference, involves Minister Lauterbach continuing to lobby the European Union to gain its permission for Germany to launch national sales to anyone of legal age.
While the lobbying effort is not officially recognized as a third phase by lawmakers in Germany, effectively, it serves as a third iron in the German legalization fire and will take longer to make into a reality compared to the other two."
Its sad to see European countries need to get permission from their Lords the EU in order to pass laws in their own country. Not sure why they are not doing what Canada did by suspending their EU membership, pass cannabis, and then opt back in, they may still be in the cards all speculation on my part. Im expecting to see Curaleaf announce very soon a new merger/buyin with another major German cannabis player. I am hopeful the German diplomatic card will run it course with the EU and they will move to a more hands on expedited approach.