Dozens of Greens fear a “death blow for the entire law’ – and are appealing to their representatives in state governments. Legalization is one of the traffic light coalition's central election promises; the Greens in particular have been campaigning for a defusing of the current drug policy for years.

From April 1st, cultivation and possession of certain amounts of cannabis should be permitted for adults. Before the law comes into force, it must go before the Federal Council on March 22nd.