Will France Legalize Cannabis?
Europe’s Largest Consumer of Cannabis Surveys Citizens About Viewpoints – LPC
Will France legalize cannabis? A group of MPs from its Assemblée Nationale (similar to Canadian Parliament) launched a survey to find out how its citizens view cannabis. According to news agency France 24, France is the largest consumer of cannabis per capita in Europe. However, some believe the will of the people is not the will of elected officials.
“We’re using this questionnaire so that we have access to more data on what people think than we usually get from opinion polls,” said MP Caroline Janvier. “Perhaps it will confirm our belief that France’s political class is less sympathetic to the use of recreational cannabis than the public.”
French President Emmanuel Macron has stated he will not decriminalize the drug while he is in office. However, the question about will France legalize cannabis may be a key one in the 2022 election.
The survey, which launched on January 13, has two main objectives: to understand the people’s views on cannabis and cannabis drug policies.
“Our primary goal is to change the terms of the debate,” Janvier said. “Many politicians don’t think of it as much of an issue, but France spends €568 million ($875 million) per year on the fight against cannabis trafficking.”
MPs will consider health risks, the illegal cannabis market, and security issues.
Several countries around the world are considering cannabis legalization. Last week Mexico announced it had set medical cannabis regulations. Many see that as a step towards full legalization. Other European countries, notably Germany and the UK, have opened up to varying degrees to medical cannabis. If France legalizes cannabis outright, it would be a huge step towards full cannabis legalization in the EU.
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