The German government paving the way for cannabis legalization on Wednesday, but it is unclear whether the plan will be maintained at European level. The active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol, should no longer be classified as a narcotic by law.
“Purchase and possession of up to 30 grams of cannabis exempt from penalties.
“Private cultivation would be permitted to a limited extent and sale to adults in ‘licensed specialist shops’ and possibly also pharmacies would be possible,” the plan stated.
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However, European rules on the handling of cannabis could stand in the way of legalisation in Germany.
The international legal framework offers “limited options for implementing the coalition’s project,” according to the plan approved by the cabinet.
In their coalition agreement, Scholz’s centre-left SPD, the Greens and the pro-business FDP had agreed to introduce “the controlled distribution of cannabis to adults for consumption purposes in licensed shops.”
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