International Cannabis Weekly: 389

GERMAN CANNABIS IMPORTS DOUBLE IN 2024, BUT POLITICAL PRESSURE BUILDS ON FLOURISHING MEDICAL MARKET

Germany imported a record amount of cannabis in the final quarter of 2024, seeing imports more than double for the full year as the acceleration of its thriving medical cannabis market shows no signs of slowing down.

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BORIS JORDAN ANNOUNCED AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR BERLIN INTERNATIONAL B2B DAY

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GERMAN ELECTION RESULTS ALREADY SENDING RIPPLES THROUGH CANNABIS MARKET

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• German judges’ association supports cannabis legalisation despite conservative opposition.
• UK clinic Releaf invests in ambitious new research programme on the effects of medical cannabis treatments.
• Italian cannabis industry gains momentum as regulations shift in its favour.
• Italy, France and Spain are the EU countries with the highest cannabis use, recent report finds. 
• SOMAÍ formed strategic partnership with Dascoli to advance Swiss medical cannabis market.
• High Tide pauses Purecan GmbH acquisition, explores alternative entry into German market.

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• Wisconsin GOP lawmakers optimistic about passing medical cannabis bill this session.
• Washington cannabis sales see continued growth despite evolving state regulations.
• Metro Detroit cannabis shops thrive as US$100 million tax revenue boosts local community.
• Minnesota’s legal cannabis market edges near its launch as licence applications open.
• New Hampshire House passes cannabis legalisation, but enthusiasm for reform lags.
• National Hip-Hop Museum partners with cannabis industry for new cultural initiative.

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• Study finds cannabis use improves quality of life and reduces prescription drug demand in seniors.
• SNDL poised to release its Q4 2024 and full-year financial results on 18 March 2025.
• Study finds nearly half of Canadian cannabis products contain only 80% of advertised THC.
• Canopy Growth announces entry of Tweed brand to German medical cannabis market.
• Alberta launches cannabis retail ID pilot project in partnership with Metrc to enhance regulation.
• Xebra Brands unveils 2025 growth roadmap, focusing on expansion and market acceleration.

• Colombian agriculture institute outlines new import requirements for Canadian cannabis products.
• First-ever Indica Pet Fest in Atibaia to highlight cannabis use in veterinary medicine.
• Paraguay’s cannabis industry expands with launch of new CannaShop franchise model.
• Uruguay’s cannabis grey market grows amid regulatory gaps and enforcement challenges.

• Aurora expands medical cannabis pastille offerings in Australia’s growing market to meet rising demand.
• Biortica launches Apollo Green Genetics to advance cannabis breeding in Australia.
• Nepal celebrates Hindu festival with traditional use of cannabis amid ongoing debate.
• New Zealand Drug Foundation releases medicinal cannabis guide for employers and workers.

• Lebanon passes resolution opposing proposed changes to cannabis taxation policies.
• Nexus strengthens German investment ties as it brings two cannabis processing facilities online.