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Lili Bayer and agencies

Cannabis users celebrate relaxation of laws on personal use in Germany

People celebrate the partial legalisation of cannabis at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany
People celebrate the partial legalisation of cannabis at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. Photograph: dts News Agency Germany/Rex/Shutterstock

Cannabis users have been celebrating in Germany after new laws legalising personal possession came into effect.

As of 1 April, adults are allowed to carry up to 25g of dried cannabis on them and cultivate up to three marijuana plants at home.

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