German opposition official lobbies EU to block cannabis plan
2 years, 1 month ago

German opposition official lobbies EU to block cannabis plan

Associated Press  

BERLIN — A senior German opposition official lobbied the European Union executive branch on Wednesday to block the government’s plans to decriminalize the possession of limited amounts of cannabis and allow its sale for recreational purposes. Germany’s health minister unveiled the legalization plan last month but said the government would check with the European Commission whether the plan is in line with EU laws. The health minister in Bavaria’s conservative-led state government, Klaus Holetschek, met the EU’s director-general for migration and home affairs in Brussels on Wednesday to urge an EU veto. Holetschek said he told the EU official, Monique Pariat, that “the German government’s planned cannabis legalization doesn’t just endanger health, but I am convinced that it also violates European law.” He argued that two EU agreements oblige Germany and other member countries to criminalize the production and sale of drugs such as cannabis.

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Germany gives controversial green light to cannabis
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany gives controversial green light to cannabis

The Hindu  

Cannabis aficionados lit up in Germany on April 1, as the country became the largest EU nation to legalise recreational use, despite fierce objections from opposition politicians and medical associations. The new law was "better for real addiction help, prevention for children and young people and for combating the black market," Lauterbach said, responding in part to criticisms levelled against …

Personal use of cannabis decriminalized in Germany
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Personal use of cannabis decriminalized in Germany

China Daily  

By JONATHAN POWELL in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-03-26 09:19 A grinder for cannabis is pictured at a store in Aschheim near Munich, southern Germany, on Feb 22, 2024. Germany's parliament has given the green light for the partial legalization of cannabis for personal use, with possession and home cultivation set to be decriminalized starting from April …

Germany permits smoking cannabis in public but there’s a catch
10 months ago

Germany permits smoking cannabis in public but there’s a catch

Live Mint  

Come April, smoking, possession and controlled cultivation of cannabis will be legal in Germany for all above 18 years of age. Ahead of the vote, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said ‘Germany has seen a sharp rise in the number of young people using cannabis obtained on the black market despite the existing law’ and further urged the members of parliament …

Germany joins legal cannabis club
10 months ago

Germany joins legal cannabis club

The Hindu  

Germany on February 23 joined the small group of countries and jurisdictions that have legalised cannabis when the Bundestag passed a law allowing individuals and voluntary associations to grow and hold limited quantities of the drug. "We have two goals: to crack down on the black market and improved protection of children and young people," Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said …

German govt okays 'controlled' use of cannabis
1 year, 4 months ago

German govt okays 'controlled' use of cannabis

The Hindu  

The German government approved a draft law Wednesday legalising the purchase and possession of cannabis for recreational use, with the health minister pushing back against criticism of the controversial plans. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach called the draft law "a turning point" in Germany's attitude towards cannabis. The Professional Association of Pediatricians in Germany issued a joint statement with other youth …

Germany’s Cabinet approves a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale
1 year, 4 months ago

Germany’s Cabinet approves a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union’s most populous nation to decriminalize possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy the substance for recreational purposes. The government plans a ban on advertising or sponsoring cannabis, and the clubs and consumption won’t be …

Germany's Cabinet is set to approve a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale
1 year, 4 months ago

Germany's Cabinet is set to approve a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Germany's Cabinet is set to …

Germany’s Cabinet approves plan to liberalize cannabis possession and sale
1 year, 4 months ago

Germany’s Cabinet approves plan to liberalize cannabis possession and sale

LA Times  

An employee at the Cannabis Museum in Berlin shows off a cannabis plant. Germany’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union’s most populous member to decriminalize possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy the substance for recreational purposes. The government plans a ban on …

Dutch cannabis policy example of 'how not to do it', says German minister
1 year, 8 months ago

Dutch cannabis policy example of 'how not to do it', says German minister

Dutch News  

Germany is legalising cannabis use, with the Dutch policy as an example ‘of how not to do it’, German health minister Karl Lauterbach has told broadcaster NOS. Coffee shops, where the Dutch can buy cannabis in limited quantities for private use, are not part of the German plans which include allowing people to grow their own small amount of cannabis …

Dutch cannabis policy example of 'how not to do it', says German minister
1 year, 8 months ago

Dutch cannabis policy example of 'how not to do it', says German minister

Dutch News  

Germany is legalising cannabis use, with the Dutch policy as an example ‘of how not to do it’, German health minister Karl Lauterbach has told broadcaster NOS. Coffee shops, where the Dutch can buy cannabis in limited quantities for private use, are not part of the German plans which include allowing people to grow their own small amount of cannabis …

"How not to do it," German Minister says about Dutch approach to cannabis
1 year, 8 months ago

"How not to do it," German Minister says about Dutch approach to cannabis

NL Times  

“We took the Dutch model as an example of how not to do it,” German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach told NOS shortly after Germany announced its plans to legalize cannabis. “A combination of disadvantages.” Lautenbach said that his country doesn’t want anything like coffeeshops, with salespeople interested in selling as much cannabis as possible. “The goal of keeping people away …

Germany scales back cannabis liberalization after EU talks
1 year, 8 months ago

Germany scales back cannabis liberalization after EU talks

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s government presented scaled-back plans Wednesday to liberalize the country’s rules on cannabis, including by decriminalizing possession of limited amounts and allowing members of nonprofit “cannabis clubs” to buy marijuana for recreational purposes. In a second step, German officials also envision setting up regional test projects to sell cannabis through “commercial supply chains,” Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said. …

Germany Set To Legalize Cannabis Use For Recreational Purposes
2 years, 1 month ago

Germany Set To Legalize Cannabis Use For Recreational Purposes

News 18  

Germany set out plans on Wednesday to legalise cannabis, a move Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government said would make Germany one of the first countries in Europe to do so. Legalising cannabis could bring Germany annual tax revenues and cost savings of about 4.7 billion euros and create 27,000 new jobs, a survey found last year. Some 4 million people consumed …

Germany unveils cannabis liberalization plan, with caveats
2 years, 1 month ago

Germany unveils cannabis liberalization plan, with caveats

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s health minister unveiled a plan Wednesday to decriminalize the possession of up to 30 grams of cannabis and to allow the sale of the substance to adults for recreational purposes in a controlled market. Berlin will check with the European Union’s executive commission whether the plan approved by the German government is in line with EU laws …

Germany unveils cannabis liberalisation plan, with caveats
2 years, 1 month ago

Germany unveils cannabis liberalisation plan, with caveats

Deccan Chronicle  

BERLIN: Germany's health minister on Wednesday unveiled plans to decriminalise the possession of up to 30 grams of cannabis and allow the sale of the substance to adults for recreational purposes. Legalising controlled sales of cannabis is one of a series of reforms outlined in last year's coalition deal between the three socially liberal parties that make up Chancellor Olaf …

Germany moves ahead with plan to legalize cannabis sales
2 years, 6 months ago

Germany moves ahead with plan to legalize cannabis sales

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The German government is setting in motion plans to legalize the sale of cannabis for recreational purposes, aiming to have legislation ready later this year. The pledge to legalize controlled sales of cannabis to adults in licensed shops is one of a series of reforms outlined in last year’s coalition deal between the three socially liberal parties that …

Swiss authorities clear 1st cannabis sale pilot project
2 years, 8 months ago

Swiss authorities clear 1st cannabis sale pilot project

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Swiss authorities on Tuesday gave the green light for a pilot project under which a few hundred people in the city of Basel will be allowed to buy cannabis from pharmacies for recreational purposes. Nearly 400 participants will be able to buy various cannabis products at selected pharmacies in Basel, the city government said. The city government said …

Germany’s incoming government unveils plans to legalize cannabis and phase out coal
3 years, 1 month ago

Germany’s incoming government unveils plans to legalize cannabis and phase out coal

CNN  

CNN — Three German political parties have sealed a deal for a new government, with left-leaning Olaf Scholz the proposed next chancellor following lengthy coalition negotiations and a historic election that sees Angela Merkel stepping down after 16 years at the helm. Michele Tantussi/Getty Images But on Wednesday Germany’s three-party coalition government presented a smiling, united front to gathered reporters. …

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