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Cannabis rescheduling is here: Trump signs executive order to move cannabis to Schedule III
After two years of speculation, rumours, stock swings, broken promises, and political theatre, President Donald Trump officially signed an executive order (EO) to push cannabis rescheduling through on Thursday (December 18).
The Washington PostUSRegulation
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First reading of amendment to MedCanG in Germany takes place
krautinvest.deDERegulation
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CBD company founder wins £137K unfair dismissal award amid Cannim Group collapse
Business of CannabisGBBusiness & Investment
Europe
10 stories- Glass Pharms announces new UK supply deals with premium medical cannabis range
Business of CannabisGBMedical
- Hamburger cannabis cultivation association fails to secure approval amid alleged administrative arbitrariness
Hanf MagazinDERegulation
- German cannabis industry group warns hundreds of pharmacies face threat under new regulatory changes
Hanf MagazinDERegulation
- UK's medical cannabis market shaped by winner takes all competition dynamic
Business of CannabisGBMedical
- Finnish left alliance major party officially endorses adult cannabis legalisation and regulated distribution model.
NewsweedFIRegulation
- Over fifty three thousand peer reviewed scientific articles on cannabis research now indexed on PubMed
CannaReporterHealth & Science
- Evolving cannabis policy and trends across Europe amid regulatory debates
BBCEURegulation
- Spain's medical cannabis decree legal on paper but remains bottlenecked in practice
MMJDailyESMedical
- CBD market in Spain grows annually by thirty five percent but regulatory gaps stall progress
SechatESHemp & CBD
- Malta sets legal cannabis driving limit through new drug driving bill
timesofmalta.comMTRegulation
United States
8 stories- Bipartisan senators discuss cannabis industry banking issues as Trump considers rescheduling classification
Marijuana MomentUSBusiness & Investment
- Dozens of Alabama doctors prepare to recommend medical cannabis under new guidance
al.comUSMedical
- Legacy cannabis brand announces California sales partnership to expand retail reach
al.comUSBusiness & Investment
- Weed Inc forms strategic blockchain partnership with Remergify for decentralised solutions
PR NewswireUSBusiness & Investment
- Kentucky's first medical cannabis dispensary opens in Beaver Dam
wbko.comUSMedical
- Cannabis cafes could soon open across Massachusetts with regulatory push
westernmassnews.comUSAdult-use
- Major legal developments affecting cannabis businesses and policy landscapes nationally
law360.comUSRegulation
- Texas opens its largest medical cannabis facility in Bastrop
cbsaustin.comUSMedical
Canada
6 stories- Canopy Growth to acquire MTL Cannabis expanding Quebec presence
ProactiveCABusiness & Investment
- Cannabis gummies sold in Ontario recalled over incorrect labels
Toronto StarCARegulation
- High demand drives Sidney to consider adding another cannabis retailer
cheknews.caCAAdult-use
- Market movers include Canopy Growth and Aurora Cannabis in Canadian equities
ProactiveCABusiness & Investment
- AGLC announces changes to cannabis promotion rules affecting Alberta
StratCannCARegulation
- Organigram reports net revenue climbs in 2025 from domestic and international sales
StratCannCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Brazilian study investigates safety and use of cannabidiol in children with autism
SechatBRMedical
- Anvisa prohibits sale and advertising of unregistered cannabis oil products
SechatBRRegulation
- KCBD and CONICET sign agreement to investigate therapeutic potential of cannabis
adnsur.com.arARMedical
- Bioxyne inks first mover supply deal to tap emerging Central American cannabis markets
ProactiveBusiness & Investment
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- IM Cannabis Corp's stock surges despite low price to sales ratio
simplywall.stBusiness & Investment
- Morocco aims to boost legal cannabis farming and tap global boom
The IndependentMARegulation
Oceania
4 stories- Medicinal cannabis approvals and industry developments discussed in ABC News report
ABC NewsAUMedical
- Epsilon and former chairman told to mediate in bid to settle cannabis industry dispute
CannabizAURegulation
- AMCA and MCIA reveal new name for merged cannabis industry body
CannabizAUEvents & Industry
- UIC conference returns with expanded program and discounts for readers
CannabizAUEvents & Industry
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