2023-08-16 11:45:01
According to this text, which has yet to be debated and voted on by Parliament, it will be possible from the age of 18 to buy and possess up to 25 grams of cannabis.
Towards legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes in Germany. The country took another step on Wednesday August 16 with the adoption by the Council of Ministers of the bill, which will be accompanied by a prevention campaign aimed at young people.
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According to the text, which has yet to be debated and voted on by Parliament, it will be possible, from the age of 18, to buy and possess up to 25 grams of cannabis, but also to cultivate up to three plants for its own use. Germany will thus have one of the most liberal legislations in Europe, andlimping not so in Malta and Luxembourg, which legalized recreational cannabis in 2021 and 2023 respectively.
A government project criticized by the opposition, police and judges
Social Democrat Olaf Scholz’s coalition with the Greens and Liberals made this legalization a flagship project of his tenure, even though the initial plan went much further. Faced with the reservations of the European Union, Berlin had to review its copy. The reform also arouses criticism from the opposition, police unions or judges who believe that it will not put an end to trafficking, when it is one of the objectives.
The new legislation provides for the creation of non-profit associations whose adult members (500 maximum) will be able to cultivate the plant for their sole consumption, under the supervision of the public authorities. These “Cannabis Social Clubs”, as they called themselves, will have a regulated activity: they will only be able to supply their members and at the rate of 25 grams per day with a maximum of 50 grams per month. For young people aged 18 to 21, it will be a little less: 30 grams per month. These clubs will be subject to controls by the public authorities.
The consumption of cannabis must be done outside these clubs and will be prohibited within 200 meters of these places, as well as schools, playgrounds, sports fields and associations for young people. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach is also planning to launch a major awareness campaign aimed at young people on the dangers of cannabis for the brain, “particularly harmful when it is still in a period of growth”.
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