Germany's cannabis legalization plan weakened after discussions with Brussels.

The German government has presented legislation that would allow private cultivation and distribution of cannabis through non-profit groups but not widespread sales of the drug in shops. The legislation also includes a pilot project for licensed shops in some regions to test the effects of a commercial supply chain of recreational cannabis on public health, the protection of minors, and the black market. Acquiring and possessing up to 25 grams of recreational cannabis for personal consumption would also be made legal.