Germany's Cannabis Law Faces Criticism Over Black Market Growth and Legal Complexities

Judges' association highlights enforcement challenges, while data shows judicial system managing workload effectively.

The German Judges' Association has criticized the cannabis legalization law, calling it a 'bureaucratic monster' that creates enforcement challenges and legal ambiguities.
Concerns have been raised about the law fueling black market activity, with drug-related violence reportedly increasing as a result.
Since the law's implementation in April 2024, adults can possess up to 25 grams of cannabis and grow three plants at home under strict regulations.
In Saxony, nearly 30,000 cases were reviewed, leading to 1,700 sentences being adjusted or erased, showing the judicial system's ability to handle the workload efficiently.
Opposition parties, including the CDU, have vowed to repeal the cannabis law if they regain power, citing public safety and legal concerns.