Overview
- Health Minister Judith Gerlach says legalization for personal use was a mistake and calls for the federal rules to be withdrawn in 2026.
- Bavaria plans stricter enforcement of the consumption law and expanded prevention, including the Mindzone outreach at universities and a new educational app for teenagers.
- A federally mandated evaluation running through 2028 reported in October that there was no urgent need for change, noting a slight rise in adult use and a small decline among youths.
- The federal government is tightening medical-cannabis prescribing by requiring in-person patient–doctor contact after trade in medical products jumped by more than 400%.
- Federal drug commissioner Hendrik Streeck supports cutting the current 25‑gram personal possession limit to make dealing more difficult.