This collection brings together coverage of the ÖCB, public debate and the association’s own publications. Original headlines, sources and verified dates are given; uncertain archive records are labelled.
An ÖCB press conference · Photo: Bubu Dujmic
This selection includes coverage of the ÖCB, clearly labelled debate context and an archived ÖCB video statement.
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Kronen Zeitung ·· Debate context
Original title (German):
Was soll nach dem Tod von dir bleiben, Marcel?
The interview presents Marcel’s story and his account of pain and medical cannabis. The publicly visible introduction does not establish ÖCB participation.
Momentum Institut · Artikelbild · Preview of the original source
VOL.at · · Previous press-list date · Coverage of the ÖCB
After Federal Finance Court Decision: Cannabis Federal Association Feels Strengthened
The previous press archive lists an English-language VOL.at report on the Federal Finance Court decision and the ÖCB response. The public article page is now accessible with the same title and an article image; the date remains marked as a previous press-list record.
Nach Bundesfinanzgericht-Entscheidung: Cannabis-Bundesverband sieht sich bestärkt
The report covers a decision concerning seized hemp flowers and responses by the ÖCB and others. Legal positions remain statements by the parties quoted.
Hanfprodukte nur noch in Trafiken: Cannabis-Verband will vor den VfGH ziehen
Die Presse reports on the ÖCB’s announced legal steps in response to the government plans at the time concerning the tobacco monopoly, and presents the association’s position alongside those of other participants. The article documents the debate in November 2025; it does not establish the current status of any proceedings.
Die Presse · Foto Klaus Hübner: Stefan Joham/OTS/APA · Preview of the original source
ORF.at ·· Coverage of the ÖCB
Original title (German):
Hanf: Verband will wegen Regierungsplänen vor VfGH ziehen
ORF.at reports on the ÖCB’s announcement at the time that it would challenge government plans concerning the tobacco monopoly, and places the association’s position in its political and legal context. The article documents the debate in November 2025; it does not establish the current status of any proceedings.
YouTube · · Date confirmed by user · ÖCB statement · Video-Statement
Original title (German):
„CBD ist KEIN Tabak“: ÖCB gegen Trafikmonopol | Klaus Hübner
The previous ÖCB press archive lists this video statement by Klaus Hübner on the tobacco monopoly. Its title and attribution come from that archive; the publication date of 22 July 2025 was confirmed by the user.
YouTube/OE24.TV · Video-Vorschaubild · Preview of the original source
Heute.at ·· Coverage of the ÖCB
Original title (German):
CBD-Verbot in Shops – Gutachten löst neuen Streit aus
Heute.at reports on the dispute at the time concerning hemp flowers, the Mayer legal opinion cited by the ÖCB, and the Finance Ministry’s opposing view.
Oberösterreichische Nachrichten · Print ·· Coverage of the ÖCB · Print clipping
Original title (German):
Shop oder Trafik: Wer darf Hanf zum Rauchen verkaufen?
The article contrasts the position of the ÖCB and the legal opinion with objections from tobacconists and the finance ministry. It describes economic uncertainty for specialist shops.
The report describes Heinz Mayer’s legal interpretation and the finance ministry’s disagreement. The sector responds to the opinion and announces that sales will resume.
Full print clipping, not a standalone article photograph. Print and online versions may differ.
Kronen Zeitung · Print ·· Coverage of the ÖCB · Print clipping
Original title (German):
Streit um Verkauf von Cannabis in CBD-Shops treibt neue Blüten
The Kronen Zeitung reports on the conflict between specialist shops and tobacconists. Klaus Hübner and the Mayer legal opinion feature alongside the ministry’s differing position.
Full print clipping, not a standalone article photograph. Print and online versions may differ.
Kurier · Print ·· Coverage of the ÖCB · Print clipping
Original title (German):
Blühende Geschäfte mit Cannabis
The report describes the press conference, the situation of affected shops and the ÖCB’s arguments. It also explains the finance ministry’s opposing position and possible further proceedings.
Full print clipping, not a standalone article photograph. Print and online versions may differ.
Die Presse · Print ·· Coverage of the ÖCB · Print clipping
Original title (German):
Gutachten: CBD-Blüten dürfen nicht nur in Trafiken verkauft werden
Die Presse outlines the reasoning of the legal opinion commissioned for the association and quotes Klaus Hübner. It also explains the financial authorities’ opposing legal interpretation.
Full print clipping, not a standalone article photograph. Print and online versions may differ.
ORF.at ·· Coverage of the ÖCB
Original title (German):
CBD-Shops nehmen Verkauf von Cannabisblüten wieder auf
ORF.at reports on CBD shops resuming the sale of hemp flowers at the time and mentions the ÖCB and the Mayer legal opinion.
Open original article ↗View related ORF Teletext recordRelated Teletext record, not an image of the linked ORF.at article.
Der Standard · Print ·· Debate context · Print clipping
Original title (German):
Trafiken sichern sich Cannabisblüten-Geschäft
Historical print clipping dated 31 January 2025. The related online article appeared on 30 January under a longer headline; the clipping credits IMAGO / Herwig Czizek for its image.
Open full print clipping ↗ · Documented newspaper clipping, not a standalone article photograph. The online version has a longer headline.
Original headlines and sources remain linked. Entries without a verified image have none. Dates from the previous press list are labelled.
ÖCB statements and analyses
These publications originate from the ÖCB. Three further titles appear only in the previous archive; no verified original link is available here for them.
· ÖCB press release via APA-OTSBFG-Urteil bestätigt: Pauschale Einordnung von Hanfprodukten unter das Tabakmonopol gescheitertOpen archived version ↗
