Germany retreats from cannabis legalization plans after EU negotiations.

The German government has revised its plan to legalize cannabis, allowing the possession of up to 25 grams and the cultivation of a maximum of three plants at home. The previous plan to sell cannabis in licensed stores nationwide has been ruled out after concerns from the EU. The new plan allows for the commercial distribution of cannabis only under special circumstances in so-called clubs. The first step will allow adults to form clubs for community cultivation with up to 500 members, with a separate bill prepared for after the summer to allow a small number of licensed shops in certain German regions to do commercial distribution of cannabis.