The leaders of Germany’s coalition government say they have reached a final agreement on a bill to legalize marijuana, resolving outstanding disagreements that had delayed action and setting the stage for a vote in the final week of February and enactment in April.
In a joint statement, leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Free Democratic Party (FDP) and Greens said the proposed regulations “are a real milestone for a modern drug policy that strengthens prevention and improves health, child and youth protection.”
The legislation, originally brought forward last year by Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, is expected to be slightly revised to account for SPD concerns, with plans to expand and expedite monitoring and reporting requirements related to the illicit market, Legal Tribune Online reported.
“We agreed on the final details cannabis of legalization last night. The fight against the black market, decriminalization and better protection of minors will come as announced,” the health minister said on Thursday. “The previous drug policy has failed, a new beginning.”
Wir haben uns gestern Abend auf letzte Details #Cannabis Legalisierung geeinigt. Die Bekämpfung des Schwarzmarktes, Entkriminalisierung und ein besserer Jugendschutz werden wie angekündigt kommen. Die bisherige Drogenpolitik ist gescheitert, ein Neuanfang
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