German police association calls for complete legalization of cannabis
The Association of German Criminal Officers (BDK) has spoken out in favour of ending the ban on cannabis and has called for the decriminalization of all use of the drug.
4 million joints-worth of cannabis burned to generate heat for Munich homes
The customs office in Munich burned 550 kilograms of marijuana in a waste incineration plant on Tuesday - the equivalent of around 3.8 million joints.
How patients in Germany are still struggling to get cannabis, despite loosening of law
After the legalization of medical marijuana in Germany in March, patients have been met with high prices, supply shortages and persistent taboos. Could domestic growing possibilities help?
Two thirds of Germans are against cannabis legalization, survey shows
63 percent of German citizens are opposed to the legalization of marijuana, a new survey released by research institute Forsa has found.
Merkel rival Schulz pledges free vote on cannabis, angering conservatives
Social Democrat (SPD) leader Martin Schulz announced on Tuesday that he would allow a free vote on cannabis consumption. Now the government’s drug commissar has reacted angrily.
Mum enraged after teen son grasses her up to cops over cannabis crop in garden
A teenager in southern Germany suspected his mum of growing weed in their garden. After doing a bit of internet research, he decided to alert the law.
Judge (literally) sniffs out offender who attends court with weed hidden in sock
Facing a charge of possession of cannabis wasn’t enough to stop 22-year-old from Hanover from turning up at court with a bag of weed in his sock. But he didn’t reckon on the judge having such a refined nose.