![The results report of the research project.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/249084/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/additional-individuals-have-come-forward-alleging-mistreatment-in-youth-welfare-facilities.webp)
German child and youth welfare services faced long-lasting instances of structural abuse, highlighted by a recent investigation in February. The damaging effects were far-reaching.
Travels![A woman holds a joint in her hand.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248980/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/after-a-month-the-discharge-of-cannabis-is-drawing-criticism.webp)
Following the recent implementation of cannabis legalization, Hesse's police union is facing an escalation in enforcement duties. They claim the law was inadequately planned and rolled out in haste.
Travels![Jens Mohrherr, state chairman of the Hesse Police Union (GdP), stands in front of a display with...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248970/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/cannabis-is-out-on-the-streets-resulting-in-heightened-monitoring-measures.webp)
Since Hesse's legalization of cannabis, authorities experience an excessive workload increase, reveals the police union. The Ministry of the Interior shares the same dissatisfaction.
Travels![A microphone and a glass of water stand in front of the "Youth debates with top candidates" event.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248944/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/fritzi-hacker-and-nele-olk-emerge-victorious-in-youth-debates.webp)
Youth from grammar schools in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern display their debate capabilities yearly at the state legislative body. The top debaters have been selected for this year.
Travels![A woman holds a joint in her hand.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248936/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/little-to-no-negative-outcomes-discovered-following-marijuana-usage.webp)
For the last month, cannabis use has been legal for adults in Rhineland-Palatinate. However, there have been no significant changes reported by politicians and law enforcement.
Literature![In a DAK study, the majority of respondents stated that they are currently experiencing an increase...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248892/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/a-survey-reveals-that-many-people-believe-social-cohesion-is-worsening.webp)
Society's treatment of each other is lacking, based on a Forsa survey. A significant portion of Germans perceive a decline in this area.
Politics![A microphone and a glass of water stand on a lectern in the plenary chamber of the Brandenburg...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248786/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/fritzi-hacker-and-nele-olk-emerge-victorious-in-youth-debates-competition.webp)
Grammar school students in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern demonstrate their debating abilities yearly through a state parliament-style competition. This year's top debaters have been selected.
Politics![The sign "Landesamt für Verfassungsschutz Hessen" is attached to a building.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248782/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/state-agency-investigating-anti-semitism-initiates-research-project.webp)
Constitutional preservationists refer to it as a "connecting narrative": anti-Semitism is ingrained in the beliefs of extremists from diverse ideologies. A fresh investigation seeks to uncover the roots of this issue.
Politics![Stephan Weil (SPD, l), Minister President of Lower Saxony, walks past a "Bergen-Belsen" sign during...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248778/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/weil-the-minister-president-emphasizes-that-democracy-has-historically-remained-resilient.webp)
The Minister President, Weil, plans to witness democracy in practice at various sites within the federal state. The event commemorates the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the Basic Law.
Politics![Top Berlin chef Tim Raue prepares a meal in the kitchen.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248492/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/tim-raue-emphasizes-crispy-pork-belly-has-no-substitute.webp)
According to renowned Berlin chef Tim Raue (50), vegan cooking has room for improvement. Raue, who serves vegan options in his eatery and adheres to a vegan diet daily, said in an interview with Focus magazine, "There's no perfect alternative for a succulent pork belly." He voluntarily...
Technology![Medicinal cannabis lies on a table.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248488/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/department-charged-with-ensuring-consumer-rights-in-cannabis-groups.webp)
Bremen's cannabis cultivation groups can now seek state-level permission from the consumer protection department. Their applications will be accepted from July, as per a recent announcement. Under the Consumer Protection Department's rules, these groups can start cultivating cannabis. The...
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