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German government signs Legislation to legalize Marijuana

In Germany, the government has signed off on legislation that takes a step toward legalizing marijuana[1]. The law would permit adults to buy and possess small amounts of the drug, although parliament still has to vote on it. If passed, Germany will join several other European countries that have relaxed restrictions on marijuana use in recent years. While medical marijuana has been legal in Germany since 2017, this new proposal reflects a growing trend of countries adopting more permissive attitudes toward cannabis. The United States, Canada, Uruguay, and South Africa have all legalized marijuana to varying degrees, and several other countries are considering similar legislation[1]. Proponents of the move argue that legalizing marijuana would allow the government to regulate and tax its sale, generating revenue and taking power away from criminal organizations that currently control the marijuana trade. However, opponents worry that relaxing drug laws could lead to increased usage and...

After decision of legalizationHoletschek: "Stoner ideology of traffic lights has triumphed over common sense"

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The cabinet decided on Wednesday to partially legalize cannabis. Bavaria's Health Minister Klaus Holetschek (CSU) is appalled and calls the plans "irresponsible". They posed a "great danger" to the health of young people. Berlin. Bavaria's Health Minister Klaus Holetschek (CSU) has sharply criticized the partial legalization of cannabis initiated by the cabinet . "It is irresponsible that the federal government has not stopped the crazy course of legalization, despite the broad criticism from doctors, the police and the judiciary," said the CSU politician to the editorial network Germany (RND). "The stoner ideology of the traffic light coalition has thus triumphed over common sense." CSU fears health consequences The minister warned of health consequences for young people. "This path leads in the wrong direction with a high risk and poses a great risk to the health of young people in particular. I don't understand how...