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International Cannabis Weekly
The week’s global cannabis news, read through the analyst’s lens — one sentence per story, sourced.
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Prohibition Partners launches Disrupting Beauty report in Impact Series
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France's delayed medical cannabis pilot programme to begin in September 2020
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Toronto Stock Exchange launches new cannabis index
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NOBL Group closes series A funding round at Davos
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Sicily makes medical cannabis available free of charge
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OUR TOP TREND FOR 2020: NORMALISATION
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Prohibition Partners analysis of cannabis trends shaped 2019 and 2020 assessment
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Prohibition Partners examines key trend for 2020: normalisation
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Europe
7 stories- Spain's new legislature closer than ever to cannabis regulation
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- German government refutes risk of cannabis shortages as supply disruptions continue
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- Dutch lawmakers release manifesto calling for major drug reform
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- European Food Safety Authority says eating hemp food can elevate THC levels
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- Policy experts criticise EU Commission's proposed votes over cannabis scheduling
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- Italy sets out new maximum limits for THC in hemp foods
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- LYPHE Group and JAYEX Technology enter joint venture to digitise cannabis industry
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United States
5 stories- New York Governor calls for cannabis to be legalised and taxed in state budget
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- US presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard calls on US to legalise illicit drugs
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- California lawmakers file bill to temporarily cut state taxes on cannabis sales
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- US Virgin Islands Governor pushes for cannabis legalisation in annual address
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- North American cannabis industry under scrutiny over intensive energy usage
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Canada
3 stories- Three major Canadian cannabis companies facing proposed class-action lawsuits
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- Canopy Growth delaying launch of cannabis-infused beverages
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- Aphria stock rises as company secures EU-GMP status, first EU exports due in May
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LATAM & Caribbean
3 stories- Jamaica encourages traditional cannabis growers to join development programme
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- Mexican lawmakers circulating new draft cannabis legalisation bill
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- Bahamas PM supports release of individuals convicted for minor cannabis possession
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Africa & Middle East
3 stories- American cannabis firm From The Earth seeks listing on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
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- Israeli cannabis firms believe 2020 will see less regulatory confusion and more stability
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- South African journalists discuss potential risks and rewards of legal cannabis industry
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APAC
1 story- Thailand's first full-time cannabis clinic sees more than 4,500 patients in first 10 days
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Oceania
2 stories- New Zealand plans to overturn its ban on cannabis vaporisers
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- Australia's medical cannabis prescriptions reach all-time high
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Health & Science
- Cannabigerol (CBG) proven to cure MRSA during animal trials
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- US healthcare agency requests help finding research on cannabis, migraine and pain
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- Over 90% of respondents in harm-reduction study report cannabis improves well-being
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