Cannabis trial begins, but Groningen coffee shops are skeptical and “state growers” are far from finished. 'This is how we get off to a false start'

On Monday, after five years of talks, the much-discussed cannabis trial will start in Groningen and seven more cities in the country. Coffee shops in the experimental municipalities will soon only be allowed to sell legally grown cannabis. However, it is highly questionable whether a full switch will be successful this year.