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The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference brought together global cannabis leaders, including Finn Hänsel, managing director and founder of Sanity Group. Sanity Group is one of the leading cannabis companies in Germany, focusing on medicinal cannabis, CBD wellness products, and adult-use cannabis....

Germany is facing a sharp downturn in its manufacturing sector. What Happened: New orders for German manufacturing fell by 5.8% month-over-month in August, according to data from the German Destatis. This was a deeper-than-expected decline — much larger than the 2% drop forecasted by Bloomberg...

Germany is poised to vote against the European Union’s proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles this Friday. This decision comes after significant pressure from industry leaders on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. What Happened: Germany had previously abstained from a non-binding vote in...

Gains in European equities may falter on geopolitical and economic fears after receiving a boost from China's stimulus plans and slowing inflation. The Euro Area Stoxx 600 gained 2.69% in the week ending September 27 to a record, extending its year-to-date climb to 10.1%. Germany's DAX40 closed the...

Ahead of the European Union’s decision on tariffs for Chinese electric vehicles, China’s commerce minister has issued a stark warning about the potential negative impacts on trade, especially with Germany. What Happened: China’s commerce minister warned that the European Union...

In Berlin, a unique medical clinic has been quietly addressing the needs of a growing, underserved patient population: individuals experiencing lingering and disruptive effects from psychedelic substances. Known as the Ambulanz Psychedelische Substanzen (Outpatient Clinic for Psychedelic Substances...

Volkswagen AG’s (OTC:VWAGY) PowerCo battery subsidiary has decided to operate its Salzgitter plant in Germany at half its planned capacity. This decision comes in the wake of financial pressures and a dip in the demand for electric vehicles. What Happened: The company’s technology chief...

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. Rotation Please click here for an enlarged chart of SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSE:DIA). Note the following: The chart shows the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) broke out to a new all time high. The chart shows that the...

Germany’s cannabis policy has undergone significant changes with the implementation of the Cannabis Control (CanG) law, marking 2024 as a pivotal year for the nation’s approach to legalization. This new legislation allows adults in Germany to legally cultivate, possess and consume...

Germany has issued a European arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diver suspected of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline attack. What Happened: Berlin sent a European arrest warrant to Poland for a Ukrainian diver, identified as Volodymyr Z., believed to be involved in the 2022 Nord Stream...

In a move that underlines its commitment to global security, Germany has become the 18th nation to join the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea. The decision strengthens the policing of the border with North Korea. What Happened: Germany’s decision to join the UNC is a...

Germany’s busiest airport, Frankfurt, has reopened after a temporary shutdown caused by climate activists on Thursday. What Happened: The airport, a major international transit hub, was forced to halt flights on Thursday morning due to activists blocking the runways. The disruption was caused...

As the North American cannabis market faces an overcrowded sector, persistent illicit trade and a variety of legal twists and turns, companies from the U.S. and Canada are turning their attention to Germany for growth opportunities. This strategic pivot follows Germany’s partial legalization...

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