European cannabis legalisation moves into the slow-dopey lane
Germany has got nervous
Cannabis is easily the most popular illicit drug in Europe. About 28% of adult Europeans have taken a toke during their lifetime; the French top the league of stoners, at almost 45%. Moreover, attitudes towards the drug’s use are changing rapidly. In Germany, for example, support for legalisation has moved from 30% in favour in 2014 to 61% last year.
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This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline “Up in smoke”
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May 13th 2023
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