Germany and Cannabis – Kai-Friedrich Niermann
In Episode #45, we are joined by Kai-Friedrich Niermann, to discuss Germany, the EU, and cannabis. We discuss:Germany’s major topics of the day: Covid, climate change, Brexit, and cannabis policy.Germany’s role within the EU, including its reluctance to take a leading role, together with Germany’s alliance with France in addressing Poland and Hungary’s rule of law problems.Kai’s decision to become a lawyer and transition from general corporate work to cannabis.Europe’s booming CBD market and novel food regulations in the EU, together with uneven criminal enforcement.The emergence and Kai’s involvement in the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) and the International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA).Germany’s path toward broader cannabis legalization.Outside investment in the EU’s cannabis market from Canada, the U.S., Spain, New Zealand, and Australia.Reading, listening, and watching recommendations from:Kai:Deeper Shades of House (a German music podcast)Crowdinvest.de (an investment tracker database for German investments)Hanfverband.de (for information on Germany’s cannabis market)Krautinvest.de (a cannabis investment tracker for Germany)Jonathan:Family Tree and Memories apps from FamilySearchFred:The Crown from NetflixWe’ll see you next week when we sit down with Marc Chandler for a provocative conversation about global currencies, foreign exchange, and global economic policies.