Cannabis in Germany: Legalization in 2021
With the coalition agreement 2021-2025 between the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), BÜNDNIS 90 / DIE GRÜNEN and the Free Democrats (FDP) is the legalization of Cannabis has been decided in Germany. According to this, cannabis should be between 2021 and 2025 be legally available in stores for adults.
The parties undertake to comply with the law in accordance with the agreement in the coalition agreement adapt and expand. Among other things, the Narcotics Act (BtMG) must be adapted to this end. At the end of the 2021-2025 term of office, the aim is to look back at the social impact legalization must be checked.
This is the second time in Germany that there is a statutory legalization of marijuana. The first legalization was issued in 1872, but which one In 1929 it was replaced by a general ban on cannabis in Germany.
Extract from the coalition agreement 2021-2025 (SPD, BÜNDNIS 90 / DIE GRÜNEN, FDP)
Drug policy
We carry out the controlled supply of cannabis to adults for consumption purposes in licensed Shops a. This controls the quality, the transfer of contaminated substances prevented and the protection of minors guaranteed. We will evaluate the law after four years social impact. Models for drug checking and harm reduction measures we enable and expand.
When it comes to alcohol and nicotine prevention, we rely on increased education with a special focus on children, adolescents and pregnant women. We tighten the regulations for marketing and Alcohol, nicotine and cannabis sponsorship. We always measure regulations against new ones scientific knowledge and align health protection measures accordingly.
Updates
December 7, 2021aThe Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), Alliance 90 / THE GREENS and the Free Democrats (FDP) sign the coalition agreement on December 7, 2021. The adjourned now carries the title: "Dare to make more progress".
Sources and references
- Coalition agreement 2021-2025 between the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), BÜNDNIS 90 / DIE GRÜNEN and the Free Democrats (FDP)