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In this week’s TDR Cannabis in Five Weekly International Update, presented by Prohibition Partners, host Shadd Dales breaks down several important developments shaping the European cannabis market — and why they matter heading into 2026.The episode starts with a look at how Europe’s medical cannabis model is evolving. While dried flower still dominates established markets like Germany and the UK, upcoming national frameworks in France and Spain point in a very different direction. Regulators are increasingly favouring oils, extracts, and device-based delivery systems that meet pharmaceutical standards. That shift has major implications for which companies are positioned to compete — and which ones are not.The update then turns to a growing issue regulators can no longer ignore: THC roadside testing. Several European countries continue using saliva-based tests that detect THC long after impairment has passed. With thresholds varying widely by country, patients and consumers face inconsistent enforcement and legal uncertainty, especially when crossing borders. As medical cannabis adoption grows, pressure is building for governments to rethink how impairment is measured.The episode also covers Europe’s tightening stance on intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. Regulators are moving aggressively to close loopholes around products like THC-A and Delta-8, adopting total THC rules and coordinated enforcement to prevent the hemp sector from undermining medical and wellness frameworks.The broader message is clear. Europe isn’t pulling back from cannabis — it’s raising the bar. Medical markets are becoming more clinical, enforcement is catching up, and compliance is becoming just as important as scale.#EuropeanCannabis #MedicalCannabisEurope #CannabisPolicy #GlobalCannabis #HempRegulation #THCTesting #CannabisInvesting #ProhibitionPartners #TDRCannabis #InternationalCannabisWant to stay updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto?Subscribe to our Daily Baked newsletter:https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us on social media and podcast platforms:✅Facebook:   / thedalesreport  ✅Twitter:   / thedalesreport  ✅Instagram:

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