Burkhard Blienert was forced to leave his post after Prof. Dr. Hendrik Steeck became the Federal Government’s new Commissioner for Drugs.
It means the German drug policy will be headed by a well-known scientist, who gained fame during the coronavirus epidemic.
The CDU is well-known for not being a fan of the partial legalization that was initiated by the Traffic Light Government. It will be interesting to watch how things develop in the next few months. Will there be a continuation of the current strategy, stronger restrictions, or a complete withdrawal, like conservatives have requested?
It’s already clear that there are a number of forces campaigning to stop the easy purchase of medical cannabis through online portals.
They believe that the massive increase in imported natural medicine is evidence of the fact that it can be obtained by people for non-medical purposes, such as recreational use, and not to treat suffering.
Hendrik Streck knows how emotionally charged the marijuana debate can be in certain circles and wants to tackle the subject without ideologies. Media addiction and how to prevent a German opioid crisis, similar to what is happening in the USA at the moment are also important issues for Hendrik.
Science-based policy and evidence-based policies
Formerly, CDU/CSU politicians held the Federal Drug Commissioner position in Germany.
Most often, aside from the negative remarks about this renewable raw material that is used to stimulate, there were only ludicrous phrases. Hendrik Streck, a scientist, says that the legalization of cannabis is a complex issue and there aren’t any simple solutions.
He wants, therefore, to first pursue policies that are based on evidence and sound science. To this end, he will stick with the existing coalition between SPD/CDU partners and wait until a comprehensive review of the legalization of cannabis is conducted on a science-based basis. A preliminary report should be available in autumn.
Streeck explained this to RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland. He also wanted to bring the voices of those who are against cannabis legalization to light again. The well-known virologist is eager to better include parents, medical professionals, police officers, and teachers in cannabis discussions.
The new drug commissioner’s statement is surprising, especially given the criticism that has appeared in recent years and throughout the many decades of prohibition.
The final decisions will not be made until the next year
The new German government seems to be eager to alter the partial legalization cannabis. Conservative circles still have concerns, despite the fact that data show the system is relieved by the suspension of prosecutions against regular cannabis users.
It does not appear that black market dealers see it as a positive thing that many of the tons of medical cannabis, which recreational users who suffer from “sleep disorder” could use to treat themselves with are missing. Under the present circumstances, it is impossible to predict what will ultimately happen. Hendrik Streck made it clear in a conversation with a colleague of his party that the first thing we have to do is wait until the Cannabis Act has been evaluated.
A preliminary report will be released in the autumn, and a final one next spring. So, it won’t be long until we get the first statistics on how the partial legalization has affected society. This would give us the opportunity to have a fresh discussion regarding where and how changes could be made.
In a clear statement, the Federal Government Drug Commissioner states that it has already been asked how to “reverse” this trend. Streeck asks Streeck in which areas it seems necessary, and “how could we set things up different”.
In this context, however, the scientist immediately realizes that cannabis can be used in a variety of sensible ways. In the first place, there is medical cannabis used for pain treatment, epilepsy and cancer. The use of natural medicine to relieve symptoms and pain “if consumed properly” is shown here. It is important to distinguish between food consumed for enjoyment and that which is actually medically beneficial.
Hendrik Hendrik believes, however, that the best thing to do is to hold off on going into detail until you have the full results. Personal, Hendrik Streeck would only take action after gathering evidence. This information sounds like it is already obvious that a significant change will be occurring next year.
Burkhard Blienert was forced to leave his post after Prof. Dr. Hendrik Steeck became the Federal Government’s new Commissioner for Drugs.
The cannabis industry and community will now see a former supporter of the legalisation replace by a scientist, who was well known during the Coronavirus Pandemic. He is taking the lead in Germany’s drug policy.
The CDU is well-known for not being a fan of the partial legalization that was initiated by the Traffic Light Government. It will be interesting to watch how things develop in the next few months. Will current policy be retained, or are stronger restrictions introduced? Or will cannabis legalization be completely removed, as conservative colleagues have demanded?
Online portals for the purchase of medical cannabis are being fought by a number of forces.
They believe that the massive increase in imported natural medicine is evidence of the fact that it can be obtained by people for non-medical purposes, such as recreational use, and not to treat suffering.
Hendrik Streck knows how emotionally charged the marijuana debate can be in certain circles and wants to tackle the subject without ideology. Media addiction and how to prevent a German opioid crisis, similar to what is happening in the USA at the moment are also important issues for Hendrik.
Science-based policy and evidence-based policies
Formerly, CDU/CSU politicians held the Federal Drug Commissioner position in Germany.
Only ridiculous statements, excluding negative comments about the raw material which can be used for stimulants, have survived in most cases. Hendrik Streck, a scientist, says that the legalization of cannabis is a complex issue and there aren’t any simple solutions.
He wants, therefore, to first pursue policies that are based on evidence and sound science. To this end, he will stick with the existing coalition between SPD/CDU partners and wait until a comprehensive review of the legalization of cannabis is conducted on a science-based basis. A preliminary report should be available in autumn.
Streeck explained this to RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland. He also wanted to bring the voices of those who are against cannabis legalization to light again. Streeck, the well-known viralist, is keen on “including the concerns of teachers, parents, and police officers in the cannabis discussion better than it has been done before”.
This is an unexpected statement, given that the criticism of the judiciary and police, as well as pharmacy associations, has almost been omnipresent throughout the years.
The final decisions will not be made until the next year
The new German government seems to be eager to alter the partial legalization cannabis. Even though the data indicates that regular cannabis users are no longer prosecuted, conservatives still feel the need to express their concerns.
It does not appear that black market dealers see it as a positive thing that many of the tons of medical cannabis, which recreational users who suffer from “sleep disorder” could use to treat themselves with are missing. Under the present circumstances, it is impossible to predict what will ultimately happen. Hendrik Streck made it clear in a conversation with a colleague of his party that the first thing we have to do is wait until the Cannabis Act has been evaluated.
A preliminary report will be released in the autumn, and a final one next spring. So, it won’t be long until we get the first statistics on how the partial legalization has affected society. This would give us the opportunity to have a fresh discussion regarding where and how changes could be made.
According to the Federal Government’s Commissioner for Drugs, it is being discussed how “a reversal” can be achieved. Streeck asks Streeck in which areas it seems necessary, and “how could we set things up different”.
The scientist is also aware that in the context of this, there are areas where cannabis use makes sense. In the first place, there is medical cannabis used for pain treatment, epilepsy and cancer. The use of natural medicine to relieve symptoms and pain “if consumed properly” is shown here. There must be a distinction made between the things that are consumed for fun and those which have real medical value.
Hendrik Streck, professor at the University of Streeck, believes it’s best to not rush into details, and instead wait until the results are in before going through them. Personal, Hendrik Streeck would only take action after gathering evidence. This information sounds like it is already obvious that a significant change will be occurring next year.
Cannabis Law Resources for Poland
Discover essential legal information about the cultivation of cannabis, its sale, and regulations governing medical products in Poland. These guides will help you understand the legal requirements, such as certifications and permissions.
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Polish News Registration and Interests of Cannabis Businesses
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Permissions for Cannabis Sales in Poland
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Authorization for Importing or Manufacturing Medical Products
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Permission for Manufacturing or Importing Medical Products
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Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
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Registration of Medical Products in Poland