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France's budget chaos nears resolution, removing major barrier for medical cannabis rollout
Earlier this week (Tuesday, January 27), France’s government survived two no-confidence votes, finally passing its contentious 2026 budget following months of political crisis that had largely paralysed non-urgent policymaking.
Business of CannabisFRRegulation
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Why cannabis companies in Europe are betting on CE-certified devices
Business of CannabisEUBusiness & Investment
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Study finds evidence of 'reverse spin bias' in medical cannabis research
Cannabis HealthHealth & Science
Europe
9 stories- New platform aims to become Trustpilot for medical cannabis patient reviews
Business of CannabisEUEvents & Industry
- UK medical cannabis clinic launches first legal helpline for patients
Business of CannabisGBMedical
- OFDT method outlines Swiss approach to legalising cannabis without abuses
NewsweedCHRegulation
- About ten percent of Germans have legally grown cannabis at home, estimates reveal
Cannabis IndustrieDEAdult-use
- EU court rules Hungary violated EU law in cannabis regulatory case
telex.huHURegulation
- Tilray Medical strengthens Italian market presence with new launch
sahmcapital.comITBusiness & Investment
- Herbal Dispatch announces 298 kg export destined for German market
StratCannDEBusiness & Investment
- Researchers propose official THC units for safer cannabis use guidelines
Cannabis HealthHealth & Science
- EU court rules Hungary violated EU law in cannabis regulatory case
telex.huHURegulation
United States
7 stories- Arkansas records medical cannabis sales hitting new record high
5newsonline.comUSMedical
- Medical cannabis continues to outpace recreational sales in Minnesota
Cannabis Equipment NewsUSMedical
- USDA seeks White House approval for hemp farming form changes
Marijuana MomentUSHemp & CBD
- Virginia lawmakers approve bill to legalise recreational cannabis sales
Marijuana MomentUSAdult-use
- Legalising cannabis in Hawaii projected to drive $90m monthly sales
Marijuana MomentUSAdult-use
- Chicago United Center set to start selling THC beverages at concessions
CNBCUSAdult-use
- Safe Harbor expanding cannabis payments solutions for broader industry
Yahoo FinanceUSBusiness & Investment
Canada
7 stories- Mi'kmaw group drafts Nova Scotia retail cannabis law for region
CBCCARegulation
- MTL Cannabis announces shareholder circular ahead of approval vote
NewswireCABusiness & Investment
- Canadian cannabis prices level off while retail sales continue climbing
StratCannCAAdult-use
- SNDL completes initial phase of transaction as investment progresses
Yahoo FinanceCABusiness & Investment
- PEI reports $26.4m cannabis sold in 2024–2025 fiscal period
StratCannCAAdult-use
- Canopy Growth approaches pivotal month amid earnings and acquisition activity
ad-hoc-news.deCABusiness & Investment
- Village Farms recognised for export leadership at BC Export Awards gala
GlobeNewswireCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
6 stories- Grenada legalises personal cannabis use in new move
NewsweedGDAdult-use
- Pharmacies and clubs shaping legal cannabis market in Uruguay
NewsweedUYAdult-use
- Anvisa proposes new medicinal cannabis product rules, keeps RDC 660 unchanged
SechatBRMedical
- Argentina updates cannabis policy under new Sedronar decreto nacional urgente
El PlanteoARRegulation
- BBC reports on shifting cannabis laws in Latin America and territories
BBCRegulation
- Barbados medical cannabis industry to expand with 2 new facilities
barbadostoday.bbBBMedical
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- Zimbabwe national body in discussions over proposed cannabis regulation
bulawayo24.comZWRegulation
- IM Cannabis raises $2.17 million through note purchase agreements
PR NewswireBusiness & Investment
APAC
1 story- Politics and regulatory retreat threaten hemp promise in Thailand
HempTodayTHRegulation
Oceania
3 stories- Legalise Cannabis SA announces candidate Lesley Wyllie-Gray for Mawson seat
theislanderonline.com.auAUEvents & Industry
- Medicinal cannabis vapes land on Australia's TGA priority list
pharmacydaily.com.auAUMedical
- Former One Health Medical Clinics CEO to launch new cannabis venture
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
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