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Germany's first report on the impact of cannabis reforms published
The findings of the ‘Ekocan’ report have already caused a stir among commentators on both sides of the aisle, with some suggesting it points to a wholesale failure to meet its intended goal of protecting consumers and reducing the illicit market, and others suggesting it shows positive progress at such an early stage.
Business of CannabisDERegulation
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Medical cannabis could be approved in Spain 'in coming weeks'
eldiario.esESRegulation
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EU to establish adult-use cannabis pathways for member states
Business of CannabisEURegulation
Europe
6 stories- Planned amendments to German Medical Cannabis Act have moved forward in parliament
taylorwessing.comDERegulation
- Tilray announces EU-GMP expansion strategy to strengthen global medical cannabis leadership
Stock TitanEUBusiness & Investment
- French research programme on medical cannabis officially launched by Chenevia Agriculture
agence-api.ouest-france.frFRMedical
- Frankfurt legal cannabis sales project blocked amid ongoing regulatory disputes
NewsweedDERegulation
- Bordeaux forum debates medical cannabis regulation and future policy in France
CannaReporterFREvents & Industry
- Future of medical cannabis in Portugal debated at PTMC Lisbon 2025 conference
Cannabis HealthPTEvents & Industry
United States
8 stories- Cannabis stocks have surged after Trump endorses the use of CBD for senior healthcare
ReutersUSHemp & CBD
- Virginia has set its sights on 2026 timeline for adult-use cannabis legalisation
MMJDailyUSAdult-use
- Michigan has considered significant tax hikes on cannabis products to boost revenue
MMJDailyUSRegulation
- Vermont's CannaTrail initiative encourages visits to local cannabis dispensaries
vermontpublic.orgUSAdult-use
- Alcohol industry association welcomes first ever THC cannabis beverage member
Marijuana MomentUSBusiness & Investment
- Wisconsin GOP Senate president introduces new medical marijuana legalisation bill
Marijuana MomentUSMedical
- The Cannabist Company partners with Queen Mary to launch wellness products in Colorado
Cannabis Business TimesUSBusiness & Investment
- California city has faced a cannabis bribery lawsuit involving Baldwin Park officials
The IndependentUSRegulation
Canada
7 stories- Cannabis has emerged as a $16 billion industry that Canada cannot afford to ignore
nationalnewswatch.comCABusiness & Investment
- Cannabis companies included in Canada's annual list of top growing businesses
StratCannCABusiness & Investment
- A new study has shown cannabis may provide relief for patients suffering with back pain
abcnews.go.comCAHealth & Science
- High Tide officially recognised in Canada's annual ranking of top growing companies
Stock TitanCABusiness & Investment
- Two Ontario cannabis products recalled over excessive THC variability and dosing issues
StratCannCARegulation
- Pegasus Mercantile set to acquire Independent Retailers Alliance in expansion move
StratCannCABusiness & Investment
- Flowhub launches marketing suite to boost dispensary loyalty and customer revenue
PR NewswireBusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Brazil's Anvisa signals it will meet STJ deadline on cannabis cultivation regulation
SechatBRRegulation
- Globo Rural airs in-depth special report on medicinal cannabis in Brazil
SechatBRHealth & Science
- Mass march in Santiago demands legalisation of cannabis and cultivation rights
cooperativa.clCLRegulation
- Uruguay faces challenges as medical cannabis regulation lags despite early leadership
grupormultimedio.comUYRegulation
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- Morocco has doubled the land area dedicated to legal cannabis cultivation projects
NewsweedMABusiness & Investment
- Lebanon prepares to launch national plans for cannabis cultivation and regulation
MMJDailyLBRegulation
APAC
1 story- Thailand's cannabis industry at crossroads as regulation, opportunity and politics collide
harris-sliwoski.comTHRegulation
Oceania
4 stories- Canadian cannabis continues to dominate Australia's import market despite rising domestic supply
StratCannAUBusiness & Investment
- Australian patients urged to speak up as TGA consultation deadline on cannabis nears
CannabizAUMedical
- Alternaleaf launches new film series spotlighting Australian medical cannabis patients
CannabizAUMedical
- Pharmacy organisations in Australia call for urgent reforms to medicinal cannabis regulation
ajp.com.auAURegulation
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