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A brief cultural history of hemp

A brief cultural history of hemp 31.01.2022

Whether the Chinese emperor, the prophet Moses or the US founding fathers: the hemp plant was part of people's everyday lives for millennia — and not just as an intoxicant.

Cannabis legalization: Health risks and benefits

Cannabis legalization: Health risks and benefits 26.01.2022

Better sex and protection from COVID-19 versus reduced cognitive ability and long-term damage — the science is split when it comes to the risks and uses of the cannabis plant for youth in particular.

Germany to use G7 presidency to accelerate climate action

Germany to use G7 presidency to accelerate climate action 21.01.2022

The traffic light coalition held its first closed Cabinet session, announcing plans to use Germany's G7 presidency to rally global action on climate change. Other pressing issues included Ukraine and the COVID pandemic.

Davos: Germany's Olaf Scholz says silence on Ukraine is not an option

Davos: Germany's Olaf Scholz says silence on Ukraine is not an option 19.01.2022

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has told the World Economic Forum that Russia must not be allowed to change national borders by force. It’s the third day of the forum, which is taking place remotely.

Malta approves legalizing recreational cannabis in EU first

Malta approves legalizing recreational cannabis in EU first 14.12.2021

Though some countries in the EU have decriminalized cannabis, the island nation is the first to legalize recreational use and cultivation for adults. Germany and Luxembourg are expected to follow suit early next year.

Amsterdam cannabis cafes fear foreign tourist ban amid COVID recovery

Amsterdam cannabis cafes fear foreign tourist ban amid COVID recovery 01.11.2021

Authorities in one of Europe's most visited cities are eyeing a ban on pot for tourists as a way to cut down on rowdy travelers, but critics say such a measure could push the industry underground.

Is Canada a model for German cannabis legalization?

Is Canada a model for German cannabis legalization? 22.10.2021

Some German mainstream parties are in favor of regulating the cultivation, trade in and sale of cannabis. Pharmaceutical companies stand to profit.

A roundup of countries that permit recreational cannabis

A roundup of countries that permit recreational cannabis 15.10.2021

Germany's budding coalition is considering the legalization of cannabis. DW takes a look at a few countries that have already adopted a softer stance.

Cannabis in elite sports: Performing on a high

Cannabis in elite sports: Performing on a high 23.09.2021

What's wrong with lighting up a joint ahead of the big game? Things aren't quite that simple when it comes to cannabis in competitive sports. The World Anti-Doping Agency is set to review its list of banned substances.

German customs officers seize record 2.3 million cannabis seeds

German customs officers seize record 2.3 million cannabis seeds 31.08.2021

Authorities say more than 300 soccer fields could have been planted with the seeds, generating a crop likely to fetch €2.3 billion at street prices at conservative estimates. The find was made at Cologne/Bonn airport.

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