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Departure from UN agency in 12 months would leave Americans vulnerable, say public health experts

Germany’s “traffic light” coalition is no more; but when it comes to cannabis, its legacy is here to stay.

The German national football team's decision to drop Adidas as its kit supplier sparked dismay in Berlin on Friday, with the economy minister blasting the switch to US sportswear giant Nike as a lack of "patriotism".

The German parliament voted Friday to legalise the possession and controlled cultivation of cannabis starting in April, despite fierce objections from the opposition and medical associations.

Law allows growth of up to three plants for private consumption, holding 50g of cannabis at home, or 25g in public

Germany is on the path to legalize cannabis for personal use after the Traffic Light Coalition reached an agreement on the proposed legislation.

Authorities say several more people suspected of being involved in planning a far-right coup and plotting to kidnap the German health minister have been arrested in raids in a number of regions

The German government approved a draft law Wednesday legalising the purchase and possession of cannabis for recreational use, with the health minister pushing back against criticism of the controversial plans.

Germany’s Cabinet is set to approve a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union’s most populous member to decriminalize possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy the substance for recreational purposes