November 16th 2024.
Attention all visitors to the enchanting Frankfurt Christmas market! As the holiday season approaches, it brings with it the promise of festive cheer and joy. However, this year, there will be one notable change. Millions of people who have been eagerly planning their trip to this famous market have been alerted to potential risks to the well-being of the public. The state of Hesse has issued a stern warning, highlighting the dangers posed to children's health due to the consumption of marijuana at Christmas markets. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the looming threat of knife-related crimes, which have the potential to escalate to dangerous levels.
In light of these concerns, the state's interior minister, Roman Poseck, has announced new measures to ensure the safety of all visitors. These include a prohibition on cannabis at the iconic Frankfurt market, as well as an increase in police presence to enforce a knife ban. As a member of the conservative Christian Democratic Union party, Poseck firmly states that the smell of cannabis, along with hash cookies and joints, has no place in the festive atmosphere of a Christmas market. He emphasizes the importance of citizens being able to enjoy the market without any worries, and also stresses the need for effective child and youth protection, which is why he advocates for the ban on cannabis.
The Frankfurt Christmas market, one of the oldest and largest in the world, has been a cherished tradition since 1393. With over 200 stalls and an estimated 3,000,000 visitors, it is a truly magnificent sight to behold. However, with the recent partial decriminalization of cannabis by the German government, there have been some changes to the law. Individuals over the age of 18 are now allowed to possess up to 25g of cannabis in public, and there are also options to join "Growers associations" or "social clubs" with a limited membership of 500 people. However, the CDU remains firmly opposed to this law, which also prohibits cannabis consumption in the presence of minors.
Hesse's interior minister stands by his belief that the legalization of cannabis was a mistake, citing not only health risks but also the difficulties in enforcing boundaries and the emergence of new control tasks. As a result, there will be heightened police checks in place to enforce the knife ban at Christmas markets, following a tragic knife attack at a festival in the city of Solingen last August.
The Frankfurt Christmas market will open its doors on November 25 and is expected to attract over 3,000,000 visitors to indulge in the festive spirit and peruse the 200 stalls before closing on December 22. With the announcement of the cannabis ban, it is worth noting that this prohibition will also extend to the 196 other Christmas markets in Hesse, including the popular "Shooting Star Market" in the state capital of Wiesbaden. As we eagerly await the magic of the holiday season, let us do our part in keeping the Christmas market a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
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