France

French Medical Cannabis Public Policy Experiment Is Underway

Written by Johnny Green on April 7, 2021. Posted in Medical.

At one point France had one of the worst cannabis policies in Europe, with personal possession carrying a penalty of jail time and thousands of dollars in fines. Fortunately, that changed recently and now cannabis possession is decriminalized and carries a much lower fine. It’s obviously...

A French Lawmaker Suggests Cannabis Legalization Via Referendum

Written by Johnny Green on March 3, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Momentum for adult-use cannabis legalization is building, with many countries on the European continent exploring the idea of reforming their cannabis policies to permit adult-use cannabis. One country that seems to be moving in the right direction is France, which fairly recently updated its...

French Government Picks Six Companies For National Medical Cannabis Trial

Written by Marguerite Arnold on February 10, 2021. Posted in Medical.

For all the foot-dragging, the French appear to be on track for what appears to be the largest, organized national trial in Europe. It is hardly surprising, and for a number of reasons, that the French have finally stepped up to the plate on the medical cannabis discussion. After all, the WHO...

Israeli Company Panaxia Pharmaceuticals Signs Deal With France

Written by Marguerite Arnold on December 7, 2020. Posted in Medical.

The Israelis are moving quickly to take advantage of the opening in the French medical cannabis market. Panaxia Pharmaceuticals has just announced a deal with Neuraxpharm, a leading European company specializing in disorders of the central nervous system. Their collaboration is intended to...

Open Call For French Medical Cannabis Suppliers

Written by Marguerite Arnold on October 27, 2020. Posted in Medical.

The French government is officially looking for suppliers for its medical cannabis trial. Applications are due by November 24. Applicants may also submit questions until November 18. What The French Are Looking For The government is looking for GMP certified providers who can provide up to...

Three French Mayors Call For National Cannabis Reform

Written by Marguerite Arnold on October 6, 2020. Posted in Politics.

While German patient numbers continue to steadily if slowly rise, the UK begins to set out its unique stance on CBD and other European countries make similar kinds of (more) canna friendly announcements, one country in Western Europe still stands out for its decided lack of reform. Namely France. Despite...

Is Cannabis Legalization Moving In France?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on July 1, 2020. Posted in Politics.

A group of French politicians has specifically called for cannabis reform linked to COVID-19 relief efforts in the country. And this is a giant step forward in a country known for dragging its feet on the latter. France is one of the slowest moving reform countries in Europe when it comes to...

Irish-French Alternative Investment Fund Launched In Search Of Long-Term Cannabis Returns

Written by Marguerite Arnold on June 24, 2020. Posted in Business.

Óskare Fund – a joint venture between Irish and French firms (Crossroads Capital Management and Óskare Capital) is an alternative fund now seeking investors and longer-term returns in the industry (no small feat). Neither is its existence. This is the first such fund to be domiciled...

France Authorizes A Cannabis Experiment

Written by Marguerite Arnold on November 4, 2019. Posted in Medical.

On October 25, the French National Assembly finally gave the green light to a national experiment with medical cannabis. This has been in the offing for some time. As of now, the French government is finally willing to give the cannabis discussion a two-year trial. The Medicines Agency has...

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