Germany legalizes cannabis for recreational use from April 1

From Monday April 1, Germany will become the third country in the European Union to legalize recreational cannabis under conditions.

This flagship law of the government of Social Democratic Chancellor (SPD) Olaf Scholz was adopted – 407 votes for, 226 votes against -, after having been the subject of numerous criticisms and a heated debate in the Bundestag, the lower house of the parliament, on February 23.

Berlin follows in the footsteps of Luxembourg and Malta.

However, the regulations surrounding the sale will be strict, and plan to authorize limited quantities of 25 grams per day maximum through non-profit associations which will remain under the supervision of the public authorities.

It will also be possible to grow up to three plants for your own use from July 1. Clubs will be responsible for distributing cannabis seeds and cuttings to their members for home cultivation, up to a maximum of seven seeds or five cuttings.

However, possession and consumption of this drug will remain strictly prohibited for young people under 18 years of age.