New laws decriminalising personal use of cannabis come into effect in Germany
Over-18s can now to carry up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and cultivate up to three marijuana plants at home Smoking cannabis is now...
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Populist parties’ divisions jeopardise chances of setting European agenda
Survey shows supporters of nationalist parties hold widely differing views on EU membership, migration and support for Ukraine Populist and nationalist parties fighting the European...
Far-right Austrian nationalist banned from Germany after neo-Nazi meeting
Martin Sellner, leader of ethno-nationalist Identitarian Movement, had addressed controversial event in Potsdam in November A far-right Austrian nationalist has been banned from entering Germany...
Climate activists across Europe block access to North Sea oil infrastructure
Blockades at facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, with protests in Scotland and action expected in Denmark Climate activists in four countries are...
New EU gig economy laws saved from oblivion by Belgian compromise
Directive aims to give taxi and delivery drivers such as those working for Uber and Deliveroo rights similar to employees New laws designed to improve...
‘Hypervaccinated’ man reportedly received 217 Covid jabs without side-effects
The 62-year-old, from Germany said he had the large number of vaccines for ‘private reasons’, researchers said A “hypervaccinated” German man who reportedly received 217...
German prosecutors urge Red Army Faction suspects to surrender
Officials say ‘pressure is rising’ on two fugitives after arrest of a third last week and raids at weekend Authorities in Germany have called on...
Police raids in Berlin fail to find two Red Army Faction fugitives
Over 100 officers joined operation, which will continue despite setback, as part of hunt for Ernst-Volker Staub and Burkhard Garweg in Germany The renewed German...
‘Two worlds colliding’: Berlin transport workers and climate activists unite over rights
Two groups are striking for better working conditions and investment in Germany’s underfunded public transport At first sight, the gathering in an office complex in...
