Italian Government Amendment on Cananbis Passes: 11,000 Jobs at Risk

Long session in the Constitutional Affairs and Justice Committees of the Chamber that worked all night and are still meeting to close the examination of the security bill. Despite the time constraints, numerous amendments are still missing and they are proceeding indefinitely.

Among the proposed amendments approved is also the crackdown on light cannabis that, in fact, equates it to non-light cannabis. The League’s proposal to ban the image of the hemp plant for advertising purposes was withdrawn. This is, comments Riccardo Magi, a “severe blow to the cannabis sector that sees thousands of workers and a completely Italian supply chain.”

The opposition protests in the commission are harsh for the forced stages on a measure that does not have the urgency of a decree

“From the time constraints we move on to silencing the opposition – said Valentina D’Orso and Alfonso Colucci, M5s group leaders in the commission after a further acceleration decided by the presidencies – so overnight the majority approves its repressive and liberticidal provisions of the security bill under cover of darkness and without the ‘annoyance’ of the opposition that nails them to their inadequacy. A new disgrace signed by FdI, Lega and FI.”

A “dangerous precedent” also for the Dems. During the night – it is reported – the announced reformulation of the majority and opposition amendments that provide that police officers can wear bodycams also arrived. We are moving towards a non-stop session until the Chamber meeting scheduled for 9.

The cannabis sector in Italy under threat

“The Meloni government has just killed the light cannabis sector in the country: in the marathon session tonight in the House committee, the amendment to the security bill that equates light cannabis to that with THC was approved. The Meloni government, in the grip of ideological fury, is canceling an all-Italian supply chain, 11 thousand jobs. And they also think they have fought against drugs…” The secretary of Più Europa Riccardo Magi wrote this on X.

The League – according to reports – has withdrawn some amendments. Among others, those on the introduction of the crime of Islamic fundamentalism, on sermons only in Italian and on chemical castration for rapists.

__

(Featured image by juliacasado1 via Pixabay)

DISCLAIMER: This article was written by a third party contributor and does not reflect the opinion of Born2Invest, its management, staff or its associates. Please review our disclaimer for more information.

This article may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “become,” “plan,” “will,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks as well as uncertainties, including those discussed in the following cautionary statements and elsewhere in this article and on this site. Although the Company may believe that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, the actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements, which reflect the opinions of the management of the Company only as of the date hereof. Additionally, please make sure to read these important disclosures.

First published in LA STAMPA. A third-party contributor translated and adapted the article from the original. In case of discrepancy, the original will prevail.

Although we made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translations, some parts may be incorrect. Born2Invest assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions or ambiguities in the translations provided on this website. Any person or entity relying on translated content does so at their own risk. Born2Invest is not responsible for losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy or reliability of translated information. If you wish to report an error or inaccuracy in the translation, we encourage you to contact us