Members of the ruling Social Democrat Party (SPD) in Germany disagree over a proposed measure to legalize recreational marijuana use, writes Euractiv, with high-ranking members opposing the bill and others continuing to support it.
On Wednesday, SPD group manager Katja Mast said cannabis will pass the Bundestag “in the near future.” However, several hours later, the party’s spokesman on law enforcement, Sebastian Fiedler questioned the statement. “Naturally, talks are being held on the cannabis law. I still hope they will lead to the realization that this law must not be passed under any circumstances.”
Feidler said he’s not the only politician against the plan to legalize recreational marijuana. “I know a large number of colleagues in my parliamentary group who share this view.”
