The German government has announced plans to allow the possession of up to 25 grams (just under 0.9 ounces) of cannabis, and the cultivation of a maximum of three plants at home. The previous plan, which would have allowed cannabis to be sold in licensed stores nationwide, has been revised following concerns from the EU. The legislation would allow for the commercial distribution of cannabis only under special circumstances in so-called clubs, as presented by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach and Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir. “The previous cannabis policy has failed. Now we have to go new ways,” Lauterbach said.

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