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1. The German Bundesrat approves a partial legalization of cannabis in Germany, set to come into effect on 1 April.
   2024-03-23 02:31:17 (First version)
2. The German Bundesrat approves a partial legalization of cannabis in Germany, which is expected to come into effect on April 1.
   2024-03-25 17:29:45 (Update)
3. The Bundesrat approves a partial legalization of cannabis in Germany, which is expected to come into effect on April 1.
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