Switzerland Considers Legalizing Cocaine in Radical Drug Policy Shift

Bern's Parliament Supports Pilot Scheme Amid Rising Cocaine Use and Falling Prices

Switzerland's capital, Bern, is considering a pilot scheme to legalize the sale of cocaine for recreational use, marking a radical approach to the war on drugs.
The proposal has gained support from Bern's parliament but still faces opposition from the city government and requires a change in national law.
Switzerland has one of the highest levels of cocaine use in Europe, with prices of the drug halving in the last five years.
Proponents argue that legalization could lead to greater control over the market and safer usage, while critics highlight the potential dangers and addictive nature of cocaine.
The proposal follows trials currently underway in Switzerland to permit the legal sale of cannabis.