International Cannabis Weekly: 421
October 10, 2025
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GERMANY ADVANCES MEDCANG AMENDMENTS TO RESTRICT PRESCRIPTIONS AND TELEMEDICINE USE
Just a week after the first official data on the impact of Germany’s cannabis reforms was published, the Federal Cabinet approved proposals to restrict medical cannabis prescriptions across the country.
UK CLINIC RELEAF EXPANDS INTO GERMANY, AIMING FOR TOP SPOT WITHIN SIX MONTHS
MONTHLY RETAIL CANNABIS SALES IN CANADA HOVER UNDER HALF A BILLION
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Europe
- Inside the people, processes, and patients shaping scalable CBMP companies.
- Italian farmers group has launched its latest legal challenge against hemp flower ban.
- Two Ukrainian hemp firms awarded EU-backed innovation grants for green technology.
- UK design programme gives hempcrete major global exposure in new season debut.
- EUDA unveils new international cooperation framework for Europe’s cannabis industry.
- Legal dispute arises between Dutch cannabis trial grower Fyta and German investor.
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UPCOMING EVENT
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United States
- JP Brand Advisors and Canopy USA form partnership to expand hemp beverage distribution.
- Hemp industry has urged Trump to prevent reversal of federal crop legalisation.
- Veterans organisation partners with cannabis brand to promote THC drinks over alcohol.
- Wisconsin lawmakers and hemp producers debate future of THC regulation and compliance.
- Pennsylvania bill would allow terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals.
- Florida court has ruled police cannot search vehicles based solely on marijuana smell.
- Exploring marijuana ETFs and what investors should know about this growing sector.
- Critics argue California’s new law merges hemp too closely with marijuana oversight.
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Canada
- Canopy Growth repurposes Kelowna site for expanded medical cannabis production.
- Health Canada has issued new nationwide recall for certain cannabis products.
- Canadian retail cannabis sales are remaining below half a billion dollars monthly.
- Tilray shares surge 35% as investors reassess valuation following recent developments.
- Cannara gains DTC eligibility and strengthens balance sheet through debt conversion.
- British Columbia cannabis retail workers have begun to strike over pay and conditions.
- AGLC launches “4 in 20” campaign to strengthen cannabis education and awareness.
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LATAM & The Caribbean
- Brazilian government requests additional time from STJ to regulate medical cannabis use.
- Cannabis Connection 2025 conference gains momentum as Brazil delays regulation decision.
- Chaco expands industrial hemp and medical cannabis projects to support local development.
- PharmaCielo is set to sell cannabis nursery in El Carmen de Viboral, Colombia.
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APAC
- Thailand declares its national cannabis policy complete following final government review.
- Sri Lanka announces $100 million investment plan for medical cannabis exports.
- Inside Australia’s rapidly expanding medical cannabis market and patient base.
- New Zealand is facing regulatory hurdles for new entrant in medicinal cannabis market.
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Africa & The Middle East
- South Africa introduces new marijuana laws to modernise national cannabis framework.
- InterCure has reported NIS 130 million in H1 2025 revenue and a positive cash flow.
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