Germany to Legalize Cannabis?
The CDU, a staunchly conservative party and the leading political party in Germany may have come around to the idea of legalizing and regulating the cannabis market in Germany. In a surprising union they issued a joint statement on cannabis via the news channel ARD. An unexpected move considering the two parties generally don't agree much on ideas.
The spokesman on economic policy for the Christian Democratic Union Joachim Pfeiffer, and Dieter Janecek of the Green Party in Germany issued a statement declaring that they believe criminalization no longer makes sense. Every year between 1-2 billion euros are spent on prosecuting cannabis consumers. If legalized and taxed the government could make 2 billion euros a year from the taxes on cannabis.
"Only a regulated market for cannabis can effectively combat organized crime"
"Nur ein regulierte Markt für Cannabis kann organisierte Kriminalität wirksam bekämpfen"
Instead of criminalizing peaceful cannabis consumers...
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