International Cannabis Weekly: 441

IS THE GERMAN CANNABIS BOOM SLOWING DOWN, OR SIMPLY NORMALISING?

Germany’s cannabis imports, according to the latest figures from BfArM, nearly tripled in size in 2025, cementing it beyond any doubt as the engine behind Europe’s medical cannabis boom.

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RESCHEDULING WILL REPRICE MEDICAL IP — NOT RETAIL FOOTPRINTS

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CANADA’S CANNABIS RETAIL MARKET REACHES C$5.5BN IN 24/25 BUT GROWTH SLOWS

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Cannabis mental health evidence gap highlights ongoing debate between association and causation.

Patient Protect launches to support UK medical cannabis patients facing discrimination.

SPD calls for policy adjustments instead of banning cannabis mail-order distribution.

Campaign launched in memory of mother who helped change UK medical cannabis law.

UK grant supports development of hemp varieties tailored for British farming conditions.

Staff turnover and process consistency emerge as growing challenges for European cannabis operators.

Medical cannabis highlighted as potential tool in addressing UK mental health crisis.

North Macedonia revokes six additional licences for medicinal cannabis producers.

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House Agriculture Committee has advanced Farm Bill without relief for hemp industry.

Federal cannabis rescheduling expected to reprice medical intellectual property rather than retail footprints.

Alabama commissioner says patients could begin accessing medical cannabis products next month.

The state of Colorado pushes to allow cannabis-friendly events clears first legislative vote.

Kentucky bill proposes changes to how alcohol and cannabis beverages are taxed.

Trulieve to open new medical cannabis dispensary in the state of Lake Wales, Florida.

Michigan regulators instruct cannabis retailers to stop referring to themselves as dispensaries.

Senate amendment would allow marijuana industry workers to qualify for federal mortgage loans.

Health Canada publishes new guidance on cannabis facility tours for licensed operators.

High Tide has opened its 220th Canna Cabana retail store in the region of Sarnia, Ontario.

Nova Scotia cannabis seizures reported on First Nation land prompt law enforcement response.

High Tide and NuLeaf Naturals join US National Compassionate Care Council as founding members.

Cannabis sales in Newfoundland have risen 4.5% to $27.9 million in third quarter.

New cannabis licence approvals have slowed down in 2026 as regulatory revocations increase.

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Brazil’s cannabis policy debate reaches critical crossroads amid regulatory uncertainty.

Luján de Cuyo becomes epicentre of cannabis sector with third edition of Mendocann event.

Medellín prepares to launch medical cannabis pharmacy through Green Marketplace initiative.

Uruguay has released its own evaluation of the cannabis market regulation framework.

New Zealand medical cannabis company Helius Therapeutics enters voluntary administration.

ECS Botanics plans relaunch of Terphogz cannabis range after quasi-recreational market setback.

Kyrgyzstan hemp policy discussions signal potential alignment with neighbouring countries.

Tilray Brands has acquired BrewDog Australia to expand beverage portfolio in the region.

South Africa hemp study outlines $2.5 billion market opportunity but highlights major hurdles.

South African government moves to accelerate cannabis industry regulations in push for global leadership.