Germany's Cannabis Legalization: Offenses Drop, No Major Consumption Shift
A year after Germany's partial legalization of cannabis, an interim report reveals a decrease in cannabis-related offenses and no significant increase in consumption or health issues. The report, published by an official review body, shows positive outcomes and no urgent need for action on current possession limits.
Cannabis-related offenses in the visible field have plummeted by 60 to 80 percent since the abolition of consumption-related offenses. This decrease is attributed to the partial legalization, which came into effect on April 1, 2024. The interim report, released in 2025, also notes that cannabis consumption among adults has remained stable, with no significant changes since the introduction of the Cannabis Control Act (KCanG).
The report further states that there's no evidence of a significant increase in traffic accidents under the influence of cannabis. Moreover, the black market is retreating, although adjustments to access to cultivation associations are needed to push it back further. The possession limit of 25 grams in public does not restrict most consumers' ability to carry their usual supply. The black market's demand has decreased among consumers, but cultivation associations have not yet significantly pushed it back.
The interim report on Germany's partial cannabis legalization shows promising results. Cannabis consumption among adults and youth remains stable or decreases, with no significant health issues or increase in traffic accidents. The black market is retreating, and the current possession limits do not hinder most consumers. The SPD rapporteur Carmen Wegge expressed satisfaction with these outcomes, and there's no urgent need for action on current possession and distribution amounts.
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