Brussels mayor urges starting ‘cannabis cafes’ in Amsterdam style
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As part of efforts to relax marijuana prohibitions in NATO and EU regions, Brussels may soon have “cannabis coffee shops” on the lines of Amsterdam. Such cafes are very popular in Amsterdamthat people often visit to enjoy. However, when selecting the perfect cannabis in Amsterdam, there are many factors an individual should take into account. Whether you prefer a relaxing high that can be perfect for binge-watching TV or a positive high that’s good for certain outside activities.
Philippe Close, the socialist mayor of Brussels, compares smoking marijuana to sipping a glass of whiskey. He has urged the creation of cannabis cafes where customers can legally buy and smoke the drug. The mayor of the city supports the idea of a proposal that would licence locations where cannabis could be purchased, as well as allow possession of up to three grammes of drugs.
During a conversation with Dutch daily NRC Handelsblad, he said, “I see a joint like I see a glass of whisky.” He further added that he hopes that Brussels will soon have such coffee shops. In 2003, cannabis use for personal consumption became legal in Belgium. In aninterview, Close reiterated his call for decriminalising marijuana use in Belgium as a first step towards legalisation.
A few days prior to the interview with the Dutch publication, the mayor had proposed in the Belgian media to hold a serene debate about decriminalising and ultimately legalising marijuana through a ‘national drug plan’ — partially in imitation of the Netherlands.
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