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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Illegal Prostitution Stagnates in the Netherlands

Illegal prostitution remains stagnant in the Netherlands despite the legalization of brothels over two decades ago, with concerns about sex workers being coerced into the industry.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Instead of demolition, legalization. A reversal in the dispute over the campsite in Kokořínsko

The article discusses a significant legal development regarding a campsite in Kokořínsko, where instead of being demolished, the site is being legalized after a long dispute.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Mansouri, Juvin, Bazin, Hetzel: on the right, these deputies who are fighting against the legalization of assisted suicide

Several right-wing French deputies are actively opposing the legalization of assisted suicide in legislative debates.

Feb 23 • 18:45 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Maria had a child alone: "I never got to choose to have a father for my child"

Maria Myhr Haugnes, after years of being single, chose to have a child on her own, facilitated by the legalization of assisted fertilization for singles in Norway.

Feb 22 • 03:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Chancellor Merz's Party Wants to Reverse the Legalization of Marijuana in Germany

The Chancellor Merz's party is seeking to overturn the recent legalization of marijuana in Germany.

Feb 21 • 16:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Chancellor Merz's Party Wants to Reverse the Legalization of Marijuana in Germany

The Chancellor Merz's party is aiming to reverse the recent legalization of marijuana in Germany.

Feb 21 • 15:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Merz's CDU Wants to Reverse the Legalization of Cannabis in Germany

The CDU party in Germany, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, plans to reverse the partial legalization of cannabis approved by the previous government.

Feb 21 • 15:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The drug dispute between a Member of Parliament and a Minister intensifies – Hyrkkö accuses Grahn-Laasonen of a gross accusation

A political dispute in Finland escalates between Green League MP Saara Hyrkkö and Minister of Social Affairs Sanni Grahn-Laasonen over statements made regarding drug policy and cannabis legalization.

Feb 20 • 07:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Green's Hyrkkö: Two ministers talked nonsense in front of the Parliament

Finnish MP Saara Hyrkkö criticizes government ministers for spreading misinformation during a parliamentary questioning session regarding cannabis legalization and fishing regulations.

Feb 19 • 16:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Total Rejection of the Cannabis Initiative by Parliament

Finnish Parliament voted overwhelmingly against a citizen initiative to legalize cannabis, rejecting it 144-18.

Feb 18 • 15:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Finnish Parliament voted against the legalization of cannabis

The Finnish Parliament rejected a citizen’s initiative for the legalization of cannabis, with a significant majority voting against it.

Feb 18 • 14:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The citizen initiative for the legalization of cannabis received a cold reception from Parliament

The Finnish Parliament decisively rejected a citizen initiative to legalize cannabis with a vote of 145 to 18, with only members from the Green League and the Left Alliance opposing the rejection.

Feb 18 • 14:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Parliament Rejected the Citizens' Initiative for Legalizing Cannabis 145-18

The Finnish Parliament voted 145-18 to reject a citizens' initiative to legalize cannabis, following the recommendations of its legal committee.

Feb 18 • 12:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

ALEX BERENSON: I warned about cannabis dangers 7 years ago and nobody wanted to listen

Alex Berenson reflects on the increasing warnings about the dangers of cannabis, including rising mental illness and changing attitudes towards its legalization.

Feb 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ash Wednesday has pro-legalization marijuana block party in RJ

A traditional post-Carnival block party in Rio de Janeiro advocates for marijuana legalization.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Live broadcast: The parliament discusses the legalization of cannabis

The Finnish parliament is discussing a citizen initiative aimed at the legalization of cannabis.

Feb 17 • 15:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Spanish Sánchez as the new Merkel. What will the legalization of half a million immigrants bring?

The Spanish government plans to legalize half a million illegal immigrants, drawing comparisons to Chancellor Angela Merkel's policies.

Feb 17 • 06:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The risk of psychedelics following the problematic path of Cannabis

The article discusses concerns raised by a New York Times editorial about the increasing legalization and use of cannabis and questions whether a similar caution will be applied to psychedelics.

Feb 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Big mistake to legalize marijuana? Health experts warn of ‘worse outcomes'

The New York Times has reversed its stance on marijuana legalization, now warning of potential negative outcomes associated with its mainstream acceptance after previously supporting such legalization.

Feb 11 • 12:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NY Times walks back stance on marijuana legalization, admits loosening of policies has made country worse off

The New York Times editorial board has revised its previous stance on marijuana legalization, acknowledging the downsides associated with the policy changes.

Feb 10 • 19:44 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"I want to exchange racists for working people" – Spanish left heats up migration debate

Spain's leftist government, led by Irene Montero, is pushing to legalize the status of hundreds of thousands of migrants, igniting intense political debate in the country.

Feb 3 • 13:23 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Life & Tech

Hemp and marijuana are the same species. So why all the different laws?

The article discusses the confusion surrounding the legal classification of hemp and marijuana, which are the same species, and the varying laws that apply to each based on their usage and perception.

Feb 2 • 10:01 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Finance Ministry Eyes Online Casino Legalization to Boost Revenues

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has proposed lifting the ban on online casinos in Russia to increase state revenues amid rising costs associated with the war in Ukraine.

Jan 27 • 12:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Cannabis: The CDU should get out of its cannabis combat mode

The article critiques the CDU's persistent opposition to cannabis legalization in the face of changing societal norms and the government's recent decision to partially legalize the drug.

Jan 16 • 10:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Medical Cannabis: Intoxicated by Itself

The article discusses the rise in drug-related crime linked to cannabis legalization in Germany and the booming online trade of cannabis flowers.

Jan 15 • 13:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Medicinal Cannabis: High on Itself

The article discusses how the legalization of cannabis in Germany has led to an increase in drug-related crime and internet sales, with some members of the SPD appearing overly enthusiastic about the situation.

Jan 15 • 13:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Immunity of Małgorzata Manowska. Judge Piotr Andrzejewski wants legalization of prosecutors' applications

The battle to lift the immunity of Supreme Court President Małgorzata Manowska has been ongoing since July last year, involving both the Supreme Court and the State Tribunal, with prosecutors seeking to prosecute her on multiple charges.

Jan 15 • 09:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

A new round of legalization of illegal construction begins: It applies to buildings constructed until June 21, 2011.

The government will adopt amendments to the law on handling illegally constructed buildings, allowing only those built before June 21, 2011 to be legalized.

Jan 14 • 08:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Change is coming: Only buildings constructed by this date will be able to be legalized

The government will adopt changes to the law regarding illegal buildings, allowing only those constructed by June 21, 2011, to be legalized, effectively limiting future legalization efforts.

Jan 14 • 07:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Illegal construction after 2011 can no longer be legalized

The government will convene to adopt amendments to the law governing illegal buildings, restricting legalization to structures built before June 21, 2011.

Jan 14 • 05:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Crime & Justice

For hate speech, a lower penalty / SNS wants to change penalty rates, opposition talks about legalizing extremism and helping Bombic

The SNS party's proposal to decrease penalties for extremist activities in Slovakia has sparked debates about potential legalization of extremism and the implications of reducing prison sentences for hate speech and related offenses.

Jan 12 • 17:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Assisted Suicide: Twelve Ultime Liberté Activists Sentenced for Helping Dozens Obtain Pentobarbital Illegally

Twelve members of the Ultime Liberté association, which advocates for the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia, were sentenced for aiding dozens in illegally acquiring pentobarbital, with judges criticizing their lack of self-reflection and perceived extremism.

Jan 10 • 10:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Assisted Suicide: A Lucrative Business

Since the legalization of assisted suicide in Germany nearly six years ago, organizations have found ethically questionable opportunities in this field, raising questions about necessary actions.

Jan 2 • 19:05 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Demand from CSU Minister: Bavaria wants to reverse cannabis legalization

Bavarian Health Minister Judith Gerlach argues that the legalization of cannabis for recreational use was a mistake and calls for a fundamental policy change from the federal government.

Dec 31 • 12:56 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Milei's Cuts Threaten the Right to Abortion Five Years After Legalization

The case of Vanesa highlights the current challenges faced by the Voluntary Pregnancy Interruption Law in Argentina, particularly with financial constraints endangering access to abortion services.

Dec 30 • 10:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

BiH legalizes medical cannabis

Bosnia and Herzegovina has legalized the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, aligning itself with numerous countries that approve the plant for alleviating severe disease symptoms, as reported by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Dec 29 • 16:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
National & Local

Adonis returns and calls for legalization of pushbacks

Adonis Georgiadis has returned to the political scene, advocating for the legalization of pushbacks in immigration policy.

Dec 29 • 10:45 UTC

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