Pirates criticize government plans for cannabis and instead propose a regulated market

The Pirates propose a regulated cannabis market, including provisions for personal cultivation and cannabis associations. At a press conference, they argued that the current repressive approach has failed, while regulation could generate two to three billion crowns annually for the state. The coalition, which previously included the Pirates, did not agree on regulation.

Last year, the government approved cannabis regulation as part of a broader criminal law reform, allowing the cultivation of up to three plants and possession of up to 50 grams outdoors or 25 grams at home. The Pirates seek further legalization, but Justice Minister Pavel Blažek emphasized that the legislation must have enough support in the Chamber of Deputies.