Germany Pioneers Cannabis Decriminalization in Europe with New Law Effective April 1

On April 1, Germany will embark on a new chapter in drug policy reform as the long-anticipated cannabis decriminalization law comes into effect, marking a pivotal shift in how the European powerhouse approaches marijuana possession and cultivation. The groundbreaking legislation permits adults to possess up to 25 grams of cannabis and grow up to three […]

Germany Pioneers Cannabis Decriminalization in Europe with New Law Effective April 1

Courtesy of Trendy Digest, Germany has a new law allowing residents to possess and sell cannabis. Details here in the article.

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German parliament welcomes its first deaf lawmaker

The German parliament has welcomed its first deaf lawmaker, who took her place in a moment that the house’s speaker described as historic. Heike Heubach narrowly missed out on a seat in parliament’s lower house, or Bundestag, in Germany’s 2021 election. But she joined the house this week as the replacement for a fellow member of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left Social Democrats from Bavaria. The 44-year-old, who has a background as an industrial manager, was welcomed on Thursday with applause and with raised, waving hands by her fellow lawmakers.

German parliament welcomes its first deaf lawmaker

This is no April Fools joke. Germany has its first deaf lawmaker who has been in office since March 21st. Meet Heike Heubach and read about how she got to a post where it’s rare to find someone of her status in any form of politics.

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