International Cannabis Weekly: 388

SWITZERLAND COULD BECOME EUROPE’S FIRST FULLY FLEDGED ADULT-USE MARKET ‘BY 2026’

Switerzland has approved a draft propsal to establish a fully commercial adult-use cannabis market, putting the country in pole position to be the first in Europe to do so. A new draft for a federal law, which would enable citizens to legally ‘grow, buy, possess and consume cannabis,’ was passed with a convincing majority (14-9) by the National Council’s Social Security and Health Committee.

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DEA FACES ANOTHER LAWSUIT OVER HANDLING OF CANNABIS RESCHEDULING

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FRANCE STRUGGLING INTEGRATE MEDICAL CANNABIS INTO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

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• Germany’s cannabis legalisation plan moves forward despite opposition from conservative parties.
• Dalgety ships first medical-grade cannabis flower, marking a milestone for UK industry.
• Malta launches research partnership to study risks of legal and illegal cannabis use.
• France struggles with integrating medical cannabis into its healthcare system despite growing demand.
• French lawmakers propose cannabis legalisation bill, reigniting the national debate.
• Infarmed warns that CBD in COSING does not mean it is authorised in cosmetics.
• Spain’s largest B2B cannabis event, ICBC, returns to Barcelona with major industry players.

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• Ohio Senate panel amends marijuana law while also moving to remove key tax provisions.
• Oregon lawmakers have reintroduced bill which allows cannabis cafes across the state.
• New Britain opens first cannabis dispensary, expanding access in Connecticut.
• Pennsylvania governor revives push for marijuana legalisation alongside state lawmakers.
• Minnesota accepting licence applications for new cannabis businesses as industry looks to expand.
• Kentucky’s medical cannabis program generates $275M—officials outline spending plans.
• Virginia General Assembly advances bill to launch regulated cannabis sales statewide.

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• Decibel expands General Admission cannabis brand into international markets, strengthening global presence.
• Canopy Growth introduces new Deep Space beverages, adding two flavour options.
• Canada’s top cannabis players aggressively expand into European markets.
• Canadian cannabis companies ramp up European expansion, signalling bullish market confidence.
• Decibel strengthens international presence with further expansion of General Admission brand.

• Brazil’s top cannabis research studies highlight breakthroughs in medicinal applications.
• Embrapa discusses hemp cultivation and cannabis industry in Brazil’s challenging landscape.
• Brazil’s health ministry works to regulate cannabis cultivation and public distribution.
• Costa Rica approves regulations for medicinal cannabis products, setting new industry standards.

• Bureaucratic delays stall Pakistan’s hemp industry, but stakeholders remain optimistic.
• Australia’s health minister issues response to PBS petition on medical cannabis access.
• Pastille-based cannabis treatments gain traction as SAS approvals see strong uptake.
• Innocan Pharma secures first Indian patent for liposomal CBD injection technology.
• Vitura Health acquisition signals continued consolidation in Australia’s cannabis industry.

• Decibel Cannabis expands global reach through new partnership with Israeli market leader.
• Alexander Rabinovich replaces Ehud Barak as chairman of Israeli cannabis firm InterCure.