An important judicial decision from Germany demonstrates: The partial legalization of cannabis at the federal level cannot be undermined by regional exceptions. The Bavarian Administrative Court of Appeal (VGH) has definitively overturned the cannabis ban in the English Garden in Munich. This also marked the failure of the state government's attempt to circumvent the federal regulation through state law measures. The deadline for filing an appeal passed without objection – a clear signal for the validity of federal law.
This decision has far-reaching implications beyond Munich and underscores an important principle: Uniform legal frameworks for cannabis use must apply at the federal level and cannot be circumvented by individual states. For Swiss cannabis users, what is particularly relevant is this: While Germany is moving toward partial legalization, the situation in Switzerland remains differentiated. CBD products with less than 1% THC are legal, while the regulation of THC-containing cannabis remains restrictive. Such international developments demonstrate the growing need for clear, consistent regulations in the cannabis sector.
Source: Hanfjournal (https://hanfjournal.de/2026/02/12/gericht-bremst-verfolgung-durch-soeder-und-csu-kiffen-im-englischen-garten-nun-endgueltig-erlaubt/)
