Germany May Legalize Cannabis As Part of New Government Coalition Deal – News

A new deal to create a coalition government in Germany may lead to the legalization of recreational cannabis in the country, cannabis activist Tom Angell reports. In the country’s recent election, Chancellor Angela Merkel was elected to a fourth term, but her party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), lost seats. The loss of representation means the CDU must create a coalition government with other parties in order to govern the country. Merkel is currently working with the Greens and the Free Democrats (FDP) to form what is being called the “Jamaica coalition,” named after the black, yellow, and green colors of the three parties involved.

Party officials met for talks last Thursday to discuss the coalition, but talks reportedly ground to a halt over disagreements about climate change and immigration policies. According to Reuters, Merkel is now planning to meet with Horst Seehofer, head of the Christian Social Union party; Christian Lindner, head of the FDP; and two members of the Green party in order to salvage the alliance. The parties involved are reportedly at odds over how to meet carbon dioxide emission targets and whether to cap the number of immigrants allowed…

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