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A demonstrator campaigns for the legalization of cannabis at the hemp parade in Berlin: a key project of the “Progress Coalition”
Photo: Annette Riedl/dpa
For the self-proclaimed “Progress Coalition,” the legalization of cannabis is an important project.
Now the traffic light parties SPD, Greens and FDP have passed the corresponding law in the Bundestag.
407 MPs voted “yes” and 226 voted “no”.
There were four abstentions.
The government's plans do not provide for a complete release, but rather a controlled release with various rules from April 1st.
However, it is questionable whether the schedule can be implemented.
The law will come to the Federal Council at the end of March, but it does not require approval there.
However, the states could call the joint mediation committee with the Bundestag - and thus slow down the plans.
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