The new ruling coalition in Germany, which included Social Democrats, “Green” and Free Democrats, plans to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. It became known from the published text of the Coalition Agreement.
According to the document, the government will introduce the controlled distribution of cannabis among adult Germans through certified shops. According to representatives of the coalition, thus it turns out to control the quality of the selling marijuana, as well as to protect minors.
it clarifies that the effectiveness of this project will be estimated after four years, and the law will be revised, according to its social consequences. At the same time, the coalition is planned to raise awareness of minors and pregnant women in matters of marijuana, nicotine and alcohol consumption to protect against unwanted consequences.
Coalition plans to tighten the rules for marketing and sponsoring the spread of alcohol, nicotine and cannabis. The new government argues that all health measures are supported by research.
On November 24, it became known that the new coalition agreed the composition of his Cabinet of the FRG government. A new chancellor was determined in the country – they will be the chapter (Social Democratic Party) SDPG Olaf Scholz. The procedure for its election will take place in about two weeks.