The French Secretary of State for the Social and Solidarity Economy and Associative Life, Marlène Schiappa, will certainly make the headlines by appearing on the cover of High Times Magazine, a very popular magazine among lovers of cannabis.
But rather than talking about dabbing or rolling donuts, Marlène Schiappa wants to use this platform to discuss more pressing issues such as human rights, the right to health and medical cannabis, and the need to legalize cannabis in France.
A disturbing one
Schiappa’s appearance on the cover of High Times magazine has caused a stir in the political arena, as some politicians consider it an unconventional move by a government official. However, Mrs Schiappa is determined to use the occasion to promote the legalization of cannabis, citing the catastrophic record of Gérald Darmanin, the Minister of the Interior.
In the interview she gave to the magazine and which we were able to consult, Ms Schiappa stresses the importance of respect for human rights, in particular with regard to drug policies. She also stresses the need to make medical cannabis accessible to those who need it, pointing out that cannabis has been proven to have therapeutic properties that can help relieve pain and other medical conditions.
Additionally, Ms. Schiappa says legalizing cannabis can have many benefits for the economy and society as a whole. She believes that the legalization of cannabis can create jobs and generate tax revenue, which can be used to fund essential social services, and thus better fight against drug trafficking while letting people consume healthy products and cultivate their cannabis. if they want.
Ms Schiappa’s appearance on the cover of High Times magazine is a bold move that has sparked a much-needed conversation about drug policies in France. Although some may view her actions as controversial, it is clear that Schiappa is passionate about promoting the rights of all citizens and creating a better future for France.
“If Marlene is going, it’s because the President has authorized her. From now on, I am moreover in favor of the legalization of cannabis in France” confides Eric Poulliat, initiator of the recriminalization of cannabis in France a few years ago with the fixed fine for the offenses of simple use of narcotics, which ended in a sad failure.
The appearance of Marlène Schiappa on the cover of High Times magazine is an important moment for the cannabis legalization movement in France. By using her political aura to discuss important issues, and thus join Malta, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland or Luxembourg in their advances in the regulation of cannabis, Marlène Schiappa challenges traditional attitudes to the on drug policy and advocates for a more progressive approach.
