German cabinet to back liberalising rules on cannabis possession and sale

German cabinet to back liberalising rules on cannabis possession and sale
Germany’s cabinet will approve the plan before it goes to parliament (AP)

Germany’s cabinet is to approve a plan to liberalise rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union’s most populous member to decriminalise possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy the substance for recreational purposes.

The government’s approval, expected on Wednesday, is billed as the first step in a two-part plan and will still need approval by parliament.

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