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Germany is on the path to legalize cannabis for personal use after the Traffic Light Coalition reached an agreement on the proposed legislation.

Authorities say several more people suspected of being involved in planning a far-right coup and plotting to kidnap the German health minister have been arrested in raids in a number of regions

The German government approved a draft law Wednesday legalising the purchase and possession of cannabis for recreational use, with the health minister pushing back against criticism of the controversial plans.

Germany’s Cabinet is set to approve a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union’s most populous member to decriminalize possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy the substance for recreational purposes

German government looks for ways to beat the heat

The German government says it is launching a campaign against deaths from heat waves that are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change

The four men, aged 44 to 56, and a 75-year-old woman are accused of founding or being members of a terrorist organization and treason.

Five people are going on trial in Germany accused of planning a coup and plotting to kidnap the country’s health minister

Health minister says adults will be allowed to grow and consume limited amounts privately or at members’ clubs by end of year

Germany's government has presented scaled-back plans to liberalize the country’s rules on cannabis

Germany's health minister says the country will soon drop a mask mandate on long-distance trains and buses