Germany's Cannabis Law Faces Reevaluation as Challenges Persist

Nearly a year after partial legalization, critics highlight enforcement issues, black market resilience, and judicial burdens.

178 cannabis-related convictions in Berlin have been overturned under the law's amnesty provision, with one individual released from prison.
North Rhine-Westphalia saw a 53% drop in cannabis-related crimes in 2024, attributed to the new law's partial legalization measures.
Critics argue that the law has failed to curb the black market, as legal supply channels cannot meet demand and illegal trade persists.
Judicial authorities report increased workloads due to the amnesty provision, contrary to the law's goal of easing the system.
The Berlin Senate Justice Department has called for a thorough reevaluation of the law, citing its ineffectiveness in addressing key objectives.