Overview

• Cannabis legalization in Germany, introduced in April 2024, has failed to significantly reduce the black market, according to officials and law enforcement data.
• Bavaria has yet to approve any Cannabis Social Clubs, citing strict licensing requirements, and state officials are calling for the law's reversal.
• Public health experts report increased cannabis access for teenagers and rising concerns over mental health risks, including psychosis.
• Administrative burdens on law enforcement and judicial systems have grown, complicating efforts to enforce new regulations and combat organized crime.
• With federal elections approaching, the future of cannabis legalization is uncertain as political and regional divisions deepen.