Controlled Substances Modernisation Act of 2018
Rationale
Current policies strain the justice systems, fuel black markets and deny medical benefits. These reforms reduce harm, support public health and align laws with evidence. We've always had a liberal approach to drugs but depressants and stimulants should not be treated like recreational drugs.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Depressants Policy |
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
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Legal for medical / supervised use only
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| 2 | Stimulants Policy |
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
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Legal for medical / supervised use only
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| 3 | Psychedelics Policy |
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
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Legal, licensed, regulated retail
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Depressants Policy2
Stimulants Policy3
Psychedelics PolicyProposer
Party
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights
ADFR is a centre-to-centre-left, social-liberal party. We advocate for an open and neutral Internet, strong privacy rights, a digital PA and an eco-social market economy. We focus on white-collar professionals and innovative companies, ensuring technology expands freedom and opportunities for all.
Core pillars
Jakob Scholz
Activist · Age 54
A former corporate communications director turned public speaker, Jakob Scholz commands attention with his powerful oratory and charismatic charm, leveraging his elite network to rise through the ranks.
Timeline
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Draft27 March 2018
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Vote Open17 October 2018
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Vote Closed16 December 2018
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Did Not Become Law16 December 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 27 / 69 seats (39.1%)
Against: 36 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 6
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Christian Socials | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Competence And Freedom | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Homeland Alliance | 29 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Modern Alliance Of Saxenheim | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Saxenheim Republic | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 261 / 650 seats (40.2%)
Against: 332 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 57
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer | 127 | Yes | No reason given |
| Christian Socials | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Competence And Freedom | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Homeland Alliance | 288 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 134 | Yes | No reason given |
| Modern Alliance Of Saxenheim | 44 | No | No reason given |
| Saxenheim Republic | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |