The cannabis in France has a long history of prohibition, dating back to Napoleon's return from Egypt. The legal restrictions on cannabis do not prevent its consumption on French territory, which since Europe's leading cannabis-smoking country. Newsweed covers all the latest developments on the decriminalization or legalization of cannabis in France, as well as the associations campaigning for a change in the law and the positions taken by French politicians on the subject. We also take a detailed look at what the cannabis law in France, and any future developments, such as the legality of CBD.
Cannabis is one of the most studied plants of the decade. Treatment-resistant epilepsy, chronic pain, spasticity, anxiety, insomnia, effects on cancer or Parkinson's patients: scientific publications are multiplying, clinical trials are piling up, and regulators are moving forward cautiously.
Since 2015, Newsweed has been tracking all the news at the intersection of cannabis and health: study results, market launches (Sativex, Epidiolex), prescription debates, patient testimonials and scientific controversies. A rigorous, French-language watch for patients, caregivers and the curious.
The cannabis market is undergoing an unprecedented global transformation. With the legalization of recreational cannabis in the United States, but now also in Europe and Asia, the expansion of medical cannabis and the structuring of the CBD sector in Europe, the industry is attracting investors, entrepreneurs and major groups to create or finance cannabis businesses.
Canada, Colorado, California... all these states witnessed a veritable green rush for the cannabis industry.
Newsweed deciphers the cannabis business in France and around the world: market trends, company strategies, investments, mergers and acquisitions, regulations, legalization and new trends in the cannabis industry.
The medical marijuana is now booming. Yet its therapeutic use dates back thousands of years to different cultures. Today, it is accepted for certain pathologies, and numerous studies are underway to determine the various applications of medical cannabis.
More and more countries are now authorizing the medical use of cannabis, including Canada, Germany, 40 U.S. states, Uruguay, Australia, and Israel.
Medical cannabis can be prescribed in a variety of forms, from dried flower to tinctures and cannabis-infused foods.
In France, the medical use of cannabis is legal, even if no medication is available. However, it is possible to obtain a prescription for prescription for medical cannabis in France.
Dive into articles about the elements of culture around cannabis and how cannabis is shaping communities around the world.
The 10th annual conference on the state of the cannabis industry will be held on October 26, 2026, at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. It will bring together...
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The Golden Buds brand, founded by Sébastien Béguerie, a leading figure in the European CBD industry, is back with its Nova High cartridges. Here’s what’s in store: a format of...
Since their introduction to the market, CBD products have been built around a simple promise: to offer cannabidiol in every possible form. Flowers,...
Uruguay is once again considering allowing foreign tourists to purchase legal cannabis. First discussed in 2021, this opening of the regulated market could this time...
Scientists at the University of São Paulo have developed experimental eye drops containing cannabidiol (CBD) designed to relieve inflammation and pain...
A new study conducted by Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) provides one of the most comprehensive datasets to date on the use...
The U.S. hemp industry is approaching a deadline that could bring about lasting changes to the sector. A new federal definition of hemp, set to take effect on...
Jamaica is continuing its efforts to integrate small-scale growers into its legal cannabis market. Six years after launching initiatives aimed at...
Voters in Massachusetts seem determined to preserve their cannabis market. While a referendum scheduled for November threatens to put an end to sales...
Finding CBD online is very easy these days, but it’s not without risks. In fact, many websites offer flowers, e-liquids, ...
The legal uncertainty surrounding "light cannabis" in Italy will continue for a few more months. The Italian Constitutional Court has postponed its review until February 9, 2027...
A new study conducted on mice suggests that exposure to THC during adolescence may temporarily disrupt the energy metabolism of brain cells, with effects...
The reclassification of cannabis in the United States has hit another procedural roadblock. Derek Julius, chief administrative law judge at the DEA, has temporarily suspended the proceedings...
What if your next getaway took you to Quebec? The Quebec-based company Groupe Chanv is hosting a big contest to win a day-long immersion in the heart of...
Newsweed is launching Newsweed AI, a chatbot that answers your questions about cannabis based exclusively on our articles.
The Parliament of the State of New South Wales, in Australia, has passed a law aimed at preventing patients who are legally prescribed...
A CBDA-rich cannabis extract has shown promising results in a placebo-controlled clinical trial involving children and adolescents...
Four years after making unprecedented inroads in Asia, Thailand is preparing to establish clearer regulations governing the permitted uses of cannabis in the country. The...
