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Cannabis Europa Paris 2026 reveals France's medical cannabis reimbursement plans
Today (February 19, 2026), Cannabis Europa returns to the French capital for the first time since 2019 at a critical juncture for the incoming French medical cannabis industry. Just the evening before, French authorities met with industry stakeholders to present the first draft of the country’s long-awaited medical cannabis reimbursement framework, the final regulatory piece needed to move France from pilot programme to permanent market.
Business of CannabisFREvents & Industry
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Organigram acquires Sanity Group in landmark €250M deal
Business of CannabisCABusiness & Investment
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German researchers publish findings on short-term effects of cannabis law
Cannabis HealthDEHealth & Science
Europe
6 stories- EFSA sets safety threshold for CBD in novel food applications
Hanf MagazinEUHemp & CBD
- Political party Die Linke calls for complete cannabis legalisation in Germany
NewsweedDERegulation
- North Macedonia to inspect all licensed medical cannabis producers after drug raids
intellinews.comMKRegulation
- Hemp explored as potential solution to combat PFAS pollution in Ghent
NewsweedBEHemp & CBD
- AI emerges as last refuge for struggling cannabis companies seeking revival
Business of CannabisBusiness & Investment
- Poland medical cannabis market shows full post-ban recovery
Business of CannabisPLMedical
United States
8 stories- Virginia governor proclaims retail cannabis market framework
richmond.comUSAdult-use
- Massachusetts surpasses $9 billion in recreational cannabis sales
Marijuana MomentUSAdult-use
- Florida cannabis campaign seeks Supreme Court restoration of ballot signatures
Marijuana MomentUSAdult-use
- Nebraska excluded from congressional medical cannabis protections
nebraskaexaminer.comUSRegulation
- High cannabis taxes push Connecticut consumers to Massachusetts
westernmassnews.comUSAdult-use
- Innovia Consulting acquires 365Vertical and 365 Cannabis
PR NewswireUSBusiness & Investment
- Oklahoma GOP leaders dismiss governor's medical cannabis repeal proposal
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- West Virginia lawmaker seeks to allocate unused medical cannabis revenue
Marijuana MomentUSMedical
Canada
6 stories- PAX returns to Canada with new TRIP all-in-one vape device
Business WireCABusiness & Investment
- Decibel extends debt as Canadian licensed producer faces financial pressures
New Cannabis VenturesCABusiness & Investment
- Canadian industry and healthcare providers divided over regulating CBD
StratCannCARegulation
- Canadabis Capital announces shareholders meeting results
Investing NewsCABusiness & Investment
- Nextleaf Solutions completes initial softgel shipment to Australia
TradingViewCAAUBusiness & Investment
- NORML Canada claims recent cannabis petition lacks supporting evidence
StratCannCAEvents & Industry
LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Universities and institutions expand cannabis study options in Argentina
El PlanteoAREvents & Industry
- Canntiva NGO marks four years supporting medical cannabis access in San Juan
diariodecuyo.com.arARMedical
- Brazilian Senate broadens debate on medical cannabis and domestic cultivation
panoramadabahia.com.brBRRegulation
- Argentine executive leads Greenmed laboratory focused on cannabis-based medicines
elpais.com.uyARBusiness & Investment
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- Private cannabis club BudBox sponsors Africa's premier cannabis event
Cannabiz AfricaEvents & Industry
- Industry stakeholders assess implications of Ghana's newly enacted cannabis laws
MMJDailyGHRegulation
APAC
2 stories- Somai partners with Japan's Kiseki on medical cannabis introduction
CannaReporterJPBusiness & Investment
- Pakistan Senate passes amendment to strengthen Cannabis Control Authority
nation.com.pkPKRegulation
Oceania
2 stories- Argent Biopharma reports falling revenues ahead of AusCann deal
Business of CannabisAUBusiness & Investment
- LGP and Cannatrek move forward with proposed merger in Australia
Hemp GazetteAUBusiness & Investment
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