International Cannabis Weekly: 436
February 6, 2026
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HUNGARY VIOLATED EU LAW BY VOTING AGAINST THE RECLASSIFICATION OF CANNABIS AT THE UN, EU COURT FINDS
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) published its ruling last Tuesday in the case brought by the European Commission against Hungary, determining that the country infringed EU law by voting against the common position of the Council of the European Union.
GERMANY’S CANNABIS FUTURE: POLITICAL POSTURING VS. MARKET REALITY
IS SWITZERLAND PROVIDING THE “FOUNDATION” EUROPE’S CANNABIS INDUSTRY NEEDS?
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Europe
- Insurance of cannabis has suddenly become a critical benchmark for industry maturity.
- Is Switzerland providing the “concrete foundation” Europe’s cannabis industry needs?
- France’s budget chaos is nearing its resolution, easing medical cannabis rollout barriers.
- An Isle of Man-based survey has asked patients to share medicinal cannabis experiences.
- German cannabis legalisation is currently showing no major change in use or driving.
- Village Farms has completed a critical infrastructure for a new phase two Dutch facility.
- Portuguese ICAD report has demonstrated a decline in national cannabis consumption.
- Spain has opened up pathway for dispensing medical cannabis through pharmacies.
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United States
- Ohio attorney general approves referendum to reverse cannabis restrictions.
- Washington state senators have approved bill allowing adult cannabis home grow.
- Illinois has released another official update on the regulated cannabis market in the state.
- Texas has debated implementing tighter rules for THC and hemp derived products.
- Florida cannabis campaign has said it now has enough ballot signatures to move forward.
- Maine has amended its cannabis excise tax law impacting licensed operators in the state.
- True Terpenes launches Headstash compliant cannabis aroma science platform.
- Virginia medical cannabis suppliers are weighing future retail marketplace options.
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Canada
- Aurora Cannabis files prospectus for potential one hundred million dollar offering.
- A cannabis recall over heavy metals detected has been expanded to additional products.
- Organigram is set to report on its first quarter fiscal 2026 results in the next few weeks.
- Candian cannabis firm High Tide has reported record revenue in its fourth quarter results.
- Aurora has launched new European websites highlighting science backed leadership.
- A new study has revealed medical cannabis improves chronic pain anxiety and sleep.
- A Canadian petition has called for higher minimum cannabis age alongside an edible ban.
- Ontario employment law has clarified workplace rules around the use of cannabis.
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LATAM & The Caribbean
- Brazil has issued its brand new regulation redefining medical cannabis framework for the industry.
- Mexican lawmaker has proposed legalising drug sales in the region of Sinaloa.
- Uruguay has decided to raise the prices for legal cannabis being sold in pharmacies.
- Paraguay has updated rules strengthening access to medical cannabis.
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APAC
- Elixinol has recorded its first positive underlying operating cash flow quarter, it says.
- Epsilon has posted its strongest December quarter following ASX reinstatement.
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Africa & The Middle East
- South Africa has moved closer to ruling on private cannabis use limits, reports claim.
- Cronos Group has launched its new premium Lord Jones cannabis brand in Israel.
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