International Cannabis Weekly: 420

GERMANY’S FIRST REPORT ON THE IMPACT OF CANNABIS REFORMS PUBLISHED THIS WEEK

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.

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MEDICAL CANNABIS COULD BE APPROVED IN SPAIN ‘IN COMING WEEKS’

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EU TO ESTABLISH ADULT-USE CANNABIS PATHWAYS FOR MEMBER STATES

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• Planned amendments to German Medical Cannabis Act have moved forward in parliament.
• Tilray announces EU-GMP expansion strategy to strengthen global medical cannabis leadership.
• French research programme on medical cannabis officially launched by Chenevia Agriculture.
• Frankfurt legal cannabis sales project blocked amid ongoing regulatory disputes.
• Bordeaux forum debates medical cannabis regulation and future policy in France.
• The future of medical cannabis in Portugal debated last week at PTMC Lisbon 2025 conference.

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• Cannabis stocks have surged after Trump endorses the use of CBD for senior healthcare.
• Virginia has set its sights on 2026 timeline for adult-use cannabis legalisation.
• Michigan has considered significant tax hikes on cannabis products to boost revenue.
• Vermont’s CannaTrail initiative encourages visits to local cannabis dispensaries.
• Alcohol industry association welcomes first ever THC cannabis beverage member.
• Wisconsin GOP Senate president introduces new medical marijuana legalisation bill.
• The Cannabist Company partners with Queen Mary to launch wellness products in Colorado.
• California city has faced a cannabis bribery lawsuit involving Baldwin Park officials.

• Canadian cannabis continues to dominate Australia’s import market despite rising domestic supply.
• Cannabis has emerged as a $16 billion industry that Canada cannot afford to ignore.
• Cannabis companies included in Canada’s annual list of top growing businesses.
• A new study has shown cannabis may provide relief for patients suffering with back pain.
• High Tide has been officially recognised in Canada’s annual ranking of top growing companies.
• Two Ontario cannabis products recalled over excessive THC variability and dosing issues.
• Pegasus Mercantile set to acquire Independent Retailers Alliance in expansion move.
• Flowhub launches marketing suite to boost dispensary loyalty and customer revenue.

• Brazil’s Anvisa signals it will meet STJ deadline on cannabis cultivation regulation.
• Globo Rural has aired an in-depth, special report on medicinal cannabis in Brazil.
• Mass march in Santiago demands legalisation of cannabis and cultivation rights.
• Uruguay faces challenges as medical cannabis regulation lags despite early leadership.

• Australian patients urged to speak up as TGA consultation deadline on cannabis nears.
• Alternaleaf launches new film series spotlighting Australian medical cannabis patients.
• Pharmacy organisations in Australia call for urgent reforms to medicinal cannabis regulation.
• Thailand’s cannabis industry at crossroads as regulation, opportunity and politics collide.

• Morocco has doubled the land area dedicated to legal cannabis cultivation projects.
• Lebanon prepares to launch national plans for cannabis cultivation and regulation.