After weeks of arguing - Cannabis legalization is through the Federal Council:
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Quick Glance: Controlled Release by April 1: After Weeks of Debate - Cannabis Legalization Approved by Bundesrat
- Cannabis legalization has passed the Bundesrat, despite resistance from some federal states.
- The law allows possession and cultivation of cannabis with specific regulations starting April 1.
- Health Minister Lauterbach sees the legalization as an opportunity to combat the black market.
- Certain politicians caution against negative consequences such as increased deaths due to risky cannabis consumption.
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