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 2026 U.S. midterm elections brought a series of victories for cannabis reform advocates at both the state and...
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The Council of the European Union has agreed on a negotiating position that could redefine the legal framework for industrial hemp at the European level. Whether it...
Missouri's legal cannabis market now accounts for approximately 93% of consumer spending, leaving only 7% for illegal and other non-legal sources...
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Tilray Medical has obtained a new license in Portugal, allowing the company to conduct quality tests on medical cannabis directly at its facility...
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...
In its report titled *Drugs of Abuse 2026*, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the U.S. agency responsible for combating drug abuse, reaffirmed that there were no deaths related to...
A British patient who uses cannabis for medical purposes and whose request for public funding for her treatment has been denied on several occasions...
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The battle for Aurora Cannabis is becoming increasingly complex. As Curaleaf attempts a hostile takeover of the Canadian medical cannabis producer, a...
Augur Associates has published «France Medical Cannabis – Regulatory Progress & Market Entry Outlook,» a 20-page report that provides an update on the progress...
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...
Eight years after cannabis was legalized, the plant has become a major part of Canadian agriculture. According to Statistics Canada figures, cannabis has...
