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Germany medical cannabis market continues record growth despite regulatory clampdown
The blistering growth of Germany’s medical cannabis sector showed no signs of abating through the second quarter of 2025, with imports rising another 15% to hit new records, according to new figures from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM).
Business of CannabisDEBusiness & Investment
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UK medical cannabis market forecast to hit over £500 million by 2029
leafieGBMedical
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New York regulator's 'catastrophic' blunder threatens 100 businesses
Business of CannabisUSRegulation
Europe
6 stories- France's restrictive medical cannabis approach could provide strategic benefits
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- Releaf challenges rushed cannabis prescribing regulations in the UK
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- Germany considers implementing nationwide fixed pricing for medical cannabis flower
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- CQC raises concerns over cannabis prescribing in the UK as prescriptions surge 130%
GBMedicallink no longer available
- Canopy Growth appoints Miles Worne as new European markets managing director
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- Ireland bans synthetic hemp intoxicant HHC after rising psychiatric case reports
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United States
6 stories- Trulieve reports flat second-quarter revenue amid changing market conditions
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- Pennsylvania senator says cannabis rescheduling could push GOP towards legalisation
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- Nebraska cannabis commission meets to discuss new regulatory progress
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- Massachusetts cannabis regulators approve draft rules for social consumption venues
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- Study links California cannabis legalisation to reduced alcohol consumption rates
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- Analysts predict Ayr Wellness will dissolve after major asset sell-off
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Canada
5 stories- Canadian hemp uniform initiative fails as fibre production project collapses
HempTodayCAHemp & CBD
- Aurora Cannabis releases fiscal 2026 first-quarter financial results
NewswireCABusiness & Investment
- BC cannabis industry cautiously optimistic following provincial ministry changes
kelownacapnews.comCABusiness & Investment
- MTL Cannabis secures $27 million credit facility with major Canadian bank
mg MagazineCABusiness & Investment
- Village Farms expands Pure Sunfarms cultivation capacity to meet growing demand
StratCannCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Brazilian lawmakers debate bill allowing medicinal cannabis associations to operate
SechatBRRegulation
- Ciudad de México issues designated smoking zones for cannabis in public spaces
El PlanteoMXRegulation
- Cookies opens first retail cannabis store in Jamaica as Caribbean expansion begins
Cannabis Business TimesJMAdult-use
- Uruguay adjusts pharmacy cannabis prices with updated cost per variety
montevideo.com.uyUYMedical
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- IM Cannabis completes private placement raising approximately $4.1 million USD
power987.co.zaZABusiness & Investment
- South African expert calls for unlocking cannabis' potential for health and economy
power987.co.zaZARegulation
Oceania
5 stories- Canopy Growth launches 7Acres cannabis brand into Australian market
Cannabis Business TimesAUBusiness & Investment
- Cann Group seeks finance restructure as cash reserves drop to $10,000
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
- Little Green Pharma CEO appointed to Medicinal Cannabis Industry Association board
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
- Australia's TGA opens public consultation on unapproved medicinal cannabis products
StratCannAURegulation
- Critics condemn Australia's medical cannabis crackdown as harmful and misleading
High TimesAUMedical
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