International Cannabis Weekly: 435

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.

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WHY CANNABIS COMPANIES IN EUROPE ARE BETTING ON CE-CERTIFIED DEVICES

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STUDY FINDS EVIDENCE OF ‘REVERSE SPIN BIAS’ IN MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH

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• New platform aims to become trustpilot for verified medical cannabis patient reviews.
• UK medical cannabis clinic launches first legal helpline as patients navigate new police guidance.
• OFDT method has outlined Swiss approach to legalising cannabis without abuses.
• About ten percent of Germans have legally grown cannabis at home, estimates reveal.
• EU court has ruled Hungary violated EU law in landmark cannabis regulatory case.
• Tilray Medical strengthens Italian market presence with launch of Tilray Medical Italia.
• Herbal Dispatch announces 298 kg export destined for German market in cannabis deal.
• Researchers have made new proposals for official THC units for safer cannabis use guidelines.
• EU court has ruled Hungary violated EU law in landmark cannabis regulatory case.

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• The state of Arkansas has recorded medical cannabis sales hitting a new record high.
• Medical cannabis is still continuing to outpace recreational cannabis sales in Minnesota.
• USDA seeks White House approval for hemp farming form changes amid federal THC ban fears.
• Virginia lawmakers have approved bill to legalise recreational cannabis sales statewide.
• Legalising cannabis in Hawaii is projected to drive $90 million in monthly sales.
• Chicago United Center is set to start selling THC beverages at major concessions stands.
• Safe Harbor has announced it is expanding cannabis payments solutions for broader industry use.

• Mi’kmaw group has drafted the Nova Scotia retail cannabis law for the whole region.
• MTL Cannabis announces mailing of shareholder circular ahead of approval vote.
• Canadian cannabis prices are starting to level off while retail sales continue to climb.
• SNDL completes initial phase of transaction as cannabis investment progresses.
• PEI has reported $26.4 million worth of cannabis sold in 2024–2025 fiscal period, its data shows.
• Canopy Growth approaches pivotal month amid earnings and acquisition activity.
• Village Farms has been recognised for export leadership at BC Export Awards gala.

• La Grenade has made the move to legalise personal cannabis use in new move.
• Data is starting to show that pharmacies and clubs are shaping the legal cannabis market in Uruguay.
• Anvisa proposes new medicinal cannabis product rules, keeping RDC 660 unchanged.
• Argentina has updated its cannabis policy under new Sedronar decreto nacional urgente.
• BBC is reporting on shifting cannabis laws in Latin America and other territories.
• Barbados medical cannabis industry to expand with the addition of 2 new facilities.

• Legalise Cannabis SA announces candidate Lesley Wyllie-Gray for Mawson seat.
• Medicinal cannabis vapes have ended up landing straight on Australia’s TGA priority list.
• Politics and regulatory retreat is starting to threaten the promise of hemp in Thailand sector.
• Former One Health Medical Clinics CEO is poised to a launch new cannabis venture.

• Zimbabwe national body is in discussions over proposed cannabis regulation developments.
• IM Cannabis raises $2.17 million through note purchase agreements in financing round