As of April 1st, cannabis use is now legal for people aged 18 and over in Germany. Additionally, individuals can grow up to 3 seedlings for private use. The possession limit is set at 50g at home and 25g in public.
Around 7 million Germans are estimated to regularly use cannabis, with a significant portion relying on the drug for medical purposes.
However, smoking cannabis will be prohibited within 100 meters of schools, kindergartens, playgrounds, and sports centers, aiming to safeguard children.
According to estimates, 50g of cannabis can produce an average of 150 cigarettes.
The government asserts that decriminalization will impact the illicit trade and reduce the consumption of low-quality cannabis. Germany’s Health Minister, Karl Lauterbach, has pledged to lead a significant campaign to educate young people about the health risks and bolster prevention programs.
Doctors opposed to changing the law have warned that legalization will make the drug more accessible, thus endangering the health of young people and increasing the risk of addiction.
Germany is the third EU member state to legalize cannabis for personal use, after Malta and Luxembourg.
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