Germany is on the verge of endorsing a proposal to relax its regulations concerning cannabis, potentially permitting adults to hold as much as 25 grams of the substance and cultivate a maximum of three plants for their own personal consumption.
Anticipated to receive Cabinet endorsement by Wednesday, this text has been presented as the initial phase of a two-stage strategy, requiring subsequent validation from the Parliament.
Upon completion, the plan would additionally authorize "cannabis clubs" to cultivate and vend the substance to their members, catering to recreational intentions.
The suggested proposal marks progress in Chancellor Olaf Scholz's socially progressive coalition's notable reform initiative, yet notably falls shy of the government's initial aspirations.
Authorities aim for legalization to combat the underground market, safeguard consumers from impure goods, and curtail drug-related criminal activities.
However, the proposal encounters resistance from various fronts.
The center-right opposition contends that the government is moving forward with the legalization of a potentially hazardous substance, disregarding both European legal hurdles and expert viewpoints.
Furthermore, a group representing German judges asserts that the suggested legislation is inclined to amplify rather than alleviate the strain on the judicial system.
The government has articulated its intention to succeed this new law with a subsequent phase, involving five-year trials of regulated commercial distribution networks within specific regions.
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