Germany joins legal cannabis club
CNBCMAR 1 2024
Germany Legalizes Recreational Cannabis
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The Spin
Narrative A
Germany has taken cannabis out of the taboo zone and ended the era of dysfunctional and unjust prohibition. The legislation won't just crack down on the black market and drug-related crime; it will better protect young adults, cut the number of cannabis users, and simplify operations for both medical cannabis companies and patients.
Narrative B
This legislation will neither combat organized crime nor control the distribution of cannabis in licensed stores, but it will undoubtedly lead to more consumption and trivialization of the associated risks. It will normalize an addictive drug, make it easier for minors to obtain it, and drive more Germans into addiction and increase the work of law enforcement.