According to a survey, many citizens support the legalization of cannabis in Germany. Educational campaigns about the risks of consumption should go hand in hand with the release.
According to a survey, every second voter in Germany finds cannabis legalization a good thing in principle. In a recent YouGov survey, 50 percent of respondents said they were “somewhat” or “strongly” in favor of legalization in principle.
40 percent reject such a plan “completely” or “rather”. 10 percent responded with “don’t know” or gave no answer. The agreement has increased slightly compared to the last survey in May. At that time, according to the survey institute, 47 percent were in favor of releasing the drug.
Awareness campaigns as a prerequisite
However, three quarters of those currently surveyed (75 percent) consider it important for cannabis legalization to be accompanied by educational campaigns about the risks of consumption for young people under the age of 18. 68 percent think such campaigns should even be a prerequisite for legalization.
Yesterday, the federal cabinet cleared the way for the partial legalization of cannabis and passed a corresponding draft law. It is planned to remove cannabis from the list of prohibited substances in the Narcotics Act. Possession of 25 grams should be allowed for adults over the age of 18. The rules should apply from the turn of the year at the latest. The Bundestag still has to decide.
Source: Stern
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