International Cannabis Weekly: 416

Inside Switzerland’s Cannabis Legalisation Plans

Switzerland has now launched its three-month public consultation on its ambitious proposals to launch a fully regulated adult-use cannabis market, taking a decisive step towards becoming the first European country to do so.

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A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE EUROPEAN CANNABIS MARKET

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• Curaleaf launches UK’s first certified liquid inhaler for medical cannabis patients.
• Dutch coffeeshops in regulated cannabis trial can now only sell hash from legal producers.
• Cannabis Health has launched a landmark UK symposium for healthcare professionals.
• Thousands of CBD products reach final stage of UK novel foods approval.
• Medical cannabis use is surging quickly  among Germans aged 55 and older, study finds.
• A German medical cannabis importer with Canadian ties is facing serious accusations.
• German football club makes history with sponsorship from cannabis brand, paving way for further sponsorship offerings.
• Austria-based Sanlight introduces advanced grow lighting technology to US cannabis cultivation industry.
• Germany’s debate over medical cannabis reform rages on.
• A UK-based study has discovered cannabis may treat insomnia when traditional drugs fail.

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• Congressional committee has ordered federal agencies to study state marijuana laws.
• Forty House Democrats has decided to introduce a  new bill to federally legalise cannabis nationwide,
• Nebraska ballot initiative seeks constitutional right to use marijuana by 2026.
• Canopy Growth establishes US$200 million program to strengthen financial position.
• Texas expands medical cannabis program with new House Bill 46 legislation.
• Hawai‘i health care providers gain free access to medical cannabis training courses.
• Businesses have united under newly established Cannabis Association of New Mexico.
• MTL Cannabis Corp has reported Q1 results and announces new expansion projects.

• Canadian cannabis industry contributed $16 billion to GDP and 227,000 jobs in 2024.
• BC cannabis retail strike has escalated as BCGEU members are demanding fair treatment.
• The Six Nations Cannabis Cup returns Ohsweken with community food drive for those in need.
• Surrey has decided to open its first cannabis retail store after years of delaying the process.
• Greenway has reported first quarter financials and outlines cannabis business strategy.
• Ontario farmers advised on scouting and managing herbicide-resistant cannabis weeds.

• Hemp stakeholders hold fear over restrictive rules as September deadline approaches.
• Avicanna LATAM has partnered with Harrington Wellness to launch re-PLAY CBD brand.
• Brazil prepares to expand cannabis market while learning from US successes and mistakes.
• Brazilian lawyer explains proposal to extend deadline for cannabis clinical studies.
• Cannabis parliamentary front launches $125 million tender and demands Anvisa changes.
• Argentinian organisations launch self-organised cannabis movement calling for reforms.

• Hale Farm selects Elevated Signals to streamline operations in Australian cannabis market.
• ECS has reported record a cannabis harvest, with a  $5.7m loss from impairments.
• Cannabis council is to run free webinars on TGA regulatory review for suitors interested.
• Thailand moves closer to restricting cannabis to medical prescription under drug reforms.

• Thousands of women have gathered at Uganda’s first hemp symposium in Kampala.
• Malawi Gold cannabis brand is to be unveiled at the Blantyre trade fair for spectators.