International Cannabis Weekly: 412

GERMANY MEDICAL MARKET CONTINUES RECORD GROWTH IN THE FACE OF 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).

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UK MEDICAL CANNABIS MARKET FORECAST TO HIT OVER £500 MILLION BY 2029

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NEW YORK REGULATOR’S ‘CATASTROPHIC’ BLUNDER THREATENS 100 BUSINESSES

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• France’s new restrictive medical cannabis approach could provide strategic benefits, experts say.
• Releaf challenges rushed cannabis prescribing regulations in the United Kingdom.
• Germany considers implementing nationwide fixed pricing rules for all medical cannabis flower sales.
• CQC raises concerns over cannabis prescribing in the UK as prescriptions surge 130%.
• Canopy Growth has appointed Miles Worne as new European markets managing director.
• Ireland has banned the synthetic hemp intoxicant HHC after rising psychiatric case reports.

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• Trulieve reports a flat second-quarter revenue amid the changing market conditions.
• Pennsylvania senator says cannabis rescheduling could push GOP towards legalisation.
• Nebraska cannabis commission meets in Lincoln to discuss new regulatory progress.
• Massachusetts cannabis regulators approve draft rules for social consumption venues.
• Study links California cannabis legalisation to reduced alcohol consumption rates.
• Analysts are making predictions that Ayr Wellness will dissolve after major asset sell-off.

• Canadian hemp uniform initiative has failed as fibre production project collapses.
• Aurora Cannabis has released its fiscal 2026 first-quarter financial results, click here to read.
• BC cannabis industry cautiously optimistic following provincial ministry changes.
• Canopy Growth launches 7Acres cannabis brand into the Australian Cannabis market.
• MTL Cannabis has managed to secure a $27 million credit facility with a major Canadian bank.
• Village Farms expands Pure Sunfarms cultivation capacity to meet growing demand.

• Brazilian lawmakers debate bill allowing medicinal cannabis associations to operate.
• Ciudad de México issues designated smoking zones for cannabis in public spaces.
• Cookies opens first retail cannabis store in Jamaica as Caribbean expansion begins.
• Uruguay adjusts pharmacy cannabis prices, releasing updated cost for each variety.

• Cann Group is seeking finance restructure as cash reserves drop to just $10,000.
• Little Green Pharma CEO appointed to board of Medicinal Cannabis Industry Association.
• Australia’s TGA opens public consultation on unapproved medicinal cannabis products.
• Critics condemn Australia’s medical cannabis crackdown as harmful and misleading.

• IM Cannabis completes private placement raising approximately $4.1 million USD.
• South African expert calls for unlocking cannabis’ potential for health and economy.