CDU calls for reversal of cannabis legalization - Germany's CDU pushes to undo cannabis legalisation amid safety concerns

Germany's CDU party has voted to reverse the country's recent cannabis legalisation. Delegates at the Stuttgart conference backed a motion to ban possession, cultivation, and distribution once again. The decision follows months of criticism from party leaders over the law's effects.

The current law, which took effect on 1 April 2024, allows adults to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis in private and 25 grams in public. It also permits limited home cultivation. But the CDU claims the changes have created new risks for public health and safety.

Health Minister Nina Warken, who also leads the CDU's Women's Union, had earlier warned of 'troubling trends' linked to the policy. She signalled plans for further discussions on tightening restrictions. Party officials now argue that the partial legalisation has led to broader social and security concerns.

Despite the CDU's push, public debate on the law's real-world impact remains sparse. No major studies or media reports have yet detailed specific problems tied to the new rules.

The CDU's motion sets the stage for a potential rollback of cannabis legalisation. If successful, the move would reinstate stricter controls on possession, growing, and sharing. The party's next steps will depend on broader political support and legislative action.