Germany’s Cabinet is set to approve a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis possession and sale

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. The government's approval, expected on Wednesday, is billed as the first step in a two-part plan and will still need approval by parliament. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach is to give details of the finalized legislation on Wednesday.