Should other countries follow? If adopted, Germany’s new drug liberalisation plan will make it the largest country in the world to legalise cannabis. Could it be a trendsetter?
Germany set to legalise cannabis by 2024
Grass is always greener: Proponents say legalisation would lead to safe use; others say it is irresponsible. Glossary
Cholera - A dangerous infection, still present in some parts of the world that is usually caught from drinking unclean water.
Hemp - The cannabis plant.
Decriminalised - Stop treating something as a criminal offence.
EU - European Union. An economic and political union of 27 countries.
European Commission - The executive body of the EU, responsible for suggesting new EU laws and overseeing their implementation.
Prohibition - A total ban. In the US, it refers to the period between 1920 and 1933 in which alcohol was banned.
Psychosis - A serious mental health condition in which sufferers are severely detached from reality.
Class A - In the UK, Class A drugs are considered the most dangerous.