Germany’s 2025 Election Could Make Or Break Cannabis Legalization: Here’s Where Key Parties Stand
Germany is heading into a pivotal federal election on Sunday, a contest that will have significant implications for the nation’s cannabis policy. With the Cannabis Act (CanG) partially legalizing adult-use cannabis in April 2024, the future of the law now hinges on which parties gain power. Some seek to expand legalization, while others are pushing for a rollback, framing the election as a referendum on the country’s stance toward cannabis regulation.
Political Party Stances On Cannabis Legalization
The Social Democratic Party (SPD), which has led the coalition government under Chancellor Olaf Scholz, supports legalization efforts within the constraints of European law. Its coalition partners, The Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), have also advocated for cannabis policy reform, though with varying degrees of enthusiasm.
The Greens push for a regulated market with specialized retail shops and international collaboration. The FDP, on the other hand, remains cautious, supporting the current law but refraining from endorsing further expansion. The Left (Die Linke) takes the most progressive stance, advocating for full decriminalization of all drug users and regulated access to …