Recreational cannabis becomes legal in Germany despite criticism. Adult cannabis enthusiasts can now possess, consume and cultivate it under conditions limited by law.
Distribution will take place, from July 1 only, via “cannabis clubs’ The transition phase will lead to a "one-off increase in the workload of police and prosecutors", says the Federation of German Judges (DRB) It is the largest country in the EU to legalize this substance, after Malta in 2021 and Luxembourg last year.