Cannabis becomes legal in Germany: Germany legalized cannabis on Monday (April 1). With this the country has become the first country in Europe to legalize all cannabis. Under new German law, people over the age of 18 can now carry up to 25 grams of dried cannabis. People in the country have also been allowed to cultivate hemp plants. It has been legalized despite opposition from some opposition leaders and medical associations in the country.
atmosphere of happiness in the country
As the law came into effect at midnight yesterday, hundreds of people gathered at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, some of them celebrating by taking drugs. 25-year-old Niazi said, 'I am very happy that now we have got another freedom.'
Cannabis clubs will be legally available in the country from July 1. Each club has about 500 members and each person can distribute 50 grams of marijuana. Cannabis use is increasing in Germany, even though it is currently legal.
Health experts expressed concern
By implementing the new law the government wants to curb the black market and protect those who consume contaminated marijuana. While health groups have expressed concerns that the law could increase use among young people and harm their health. The country's Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said that consumption of cannabis can be harmful. The government has promised to enforce the law as well as launch several advocacy campaigns to spread awareness about its dangers. Apart from this, the government has banned the smoking of marijuana by children under 18 years of age within 100 meters of schools and playgrounds.