Gregor Gysi Reflects on Unique Cannabis Encounter at St. Pauli Stadium

The politician shares a story from the 1990s while discussing his connection to FC St. Pauli and Union Berlin ahead of their Bundesliga match.

German politician Gregor Gysi recounted an incident from the 1990s when he unintentionally inhaled cannabis smoke during a visit to St. Pauli's Millerntor Stadium.
Gysi described feeling unwell after the game and later realizing the cause was passive cannabis inhalation from nearby fans.
He expressed his admiration for both FC St. Pauli and Union Berlin, citing their unique fan cultures and personal significance to him.
Gysi praised St. Pauli supporters for their political messages, noting their consistent left-leaning slogans over the years.
The two teams are set to face off in a Bundesliga match on Sunday, with both clubs aiming to secure points to distance themselves from relegation zones.