Germany's cannabis law explained, immigration rule changes and Berlinale backlash

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In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Imogen Goodman and Rachel Stern. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We are also joined by immigration lawyer Sven Hasse.

Here are links to some of the stories we talk about:

Germany's cannabis law approved in the Bundestag:

Berlin's film festival Berlinale accused of promoting anti-Semitism: 

Far-left militant on the run from police for decades arrested:

Changes in Germany in March including immigration rules:

Events in March across Germany:


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