Cannabis: Germany legalises, France punishes

Germany passed a bill to legalise cannabis this summer, while France continues to pursue a highly restrictive policy despite having one of the highest rates of cannabis use in Europe.

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On 16 August, the German government passed a bill to legalise cannabis. By the end of the year, it will be possible to buy and possess up to 25 grams of cannabis from the age of 18. [Dmytro Tyshchenko/Shutterstock]

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