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Is Europe Moving Away From Cannabis Flower? – Why Companies Are Betting on CE-Certified Devices
Is Europe really moving away from medical cannabis flower, and what does that mean for the future of the industry? In the latest Business of Cannabis article, emerging European regulatory trends show new markets like Spain and France favouring CE-certified medical devices and alternative formats over traditional dried flower. 🇪🇺🌿 Our CEO, Benjamin Jeanroy , offers an insightful perspective on this shift: France has struck a creative compromise by allowing dried flower


📢 New Podcast Feature: Augur Associates on The GCS LAB (01/02/2026)
We’re excited to share that Augur Associates was recently featured on The GCS LAB Podcast , hosted by Christopher Tasker of Global Cannabinoid Solutions (GCS) , a platform focused on science-led cannabis strategy and policy insights. In this episode, titled “Leading the Next Phase of French Cannabis with Industry Leaders Augur Associates” , Benjamin-Alexandre Jeanroy and Aurélien Bernard join the discussion to unpack the real dynamics shaping France’s emerging medical cann


France’s Budget Chaos Nears Resolution, Removing Major Barrier for Medical Cannabis Rollout - Business of Cannabis (30/01/26)
After months of political uncertainty in France that stalled non-urgent policymaking, the government has finally passed its 2026 budget , clearing a major hurdle for the long-anticipated rollout of a full medical cannabis framework . Our CEO, Benjamin Jeanroy , underscores why this matters: the budget paralysis had left France’s regulatory texts sitting complete but unsigned for months , slowing the transition from pilot programme to permanent system. With the fiscal bill now


Webcast: ‘Medical Cannabis: A Model in the Making’
Benjamin-Alexandre Jeanroy, CEO and co-founder of Augur Associates , will participate in the webcast ‘Medical Cannabis: A Model in the...


GCNC World View: France & Cannabis – What’s The Score?
After a long summer break, the Global Cannabis Network Collective Business Podcast is back with a new episode diving into France’s...


France Moves Toward a Regulated Integration of Medical Cannabis
France is laying the groundwork for the full integration of medical cannabis into its national healthcare system, with a...


France’s Strict Medical Cannabis Framework: A Model in the Making?
France may be taking a slower, more cautious path on medical cannabis, but that could be its biggest strength. As highlighted in a recent...


Delayed but Not Denied: France Finally Unveils Full Medical Cannabis Blueprint
Augur Associates ' CEO, Benjamin-Alexandre Jeanroy, sheds light on the recent French medical cannabis regulatory announcements, which...


Switzerland Could Become Europe’s First Fully Fledged Adult-Use Market ‘by 2026’
Augur Associates ' CEO Benjamin-Alexandre Jeanroy gave his perspective on the recent adult-use regulatory development and how...


French Authorities Confirm Flower Will Not Be Included In Medical Cannabis Programme - Business Of Cannabis 12/03/24
The French ANSM has confirmed that flower will not be included in its upcoming generalised medical cannabis framework. While not wholly...


Rethinking Cannabis: Navigating Legal Reforms in the EU - Krautinvest (05/03/24)
In recent discussions about drug policy reform, the spotlight has increasingly focused on how European Union (EU) Member States navigate...


Carbon credits from hemp: 7 essential facts you need to know
7 things you need to know about the intersection of hemp and carbon credits by Augur Associates


Angry Farmers in Europe: What if hemp was the solution ? - 02/15/24
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COP 28: Behind the Scenes of a Predicted Fiasco - 12/12/23
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What’s in Store for the European Cannabis Industry in 2024 – Business of Cannabis (05/01/24)
As presented by Business Of Cannabis, 2024 is set to be the year of elections, with more than half of the global population (4.2m people)...


2023 Spotlight: France’s Battle for Medical Cannabis - Business Of Cannabis 19/12/23
2023 has been a milestone year for European cannabis. Europe’s first fully legal adult-use cannabis stores have opened in Switzerland....


FR Medical Cannabis Patients At Risk Of Losing Access To Treatment - Business of Cannabis (05/05/23)
Our CEO, Benjamin-Alexandre Jeanroy, recently expressed his concern regarding the current medical cannabis framework in France: "When I...


The perks of hempcrete carbon credits (in the EU)
The new generation of nature-based carbon removals is here! Hempcrete biogenic carbon capture is a good illustration of how new credits...


France’s Government Takes Major Step Towards Medical Cannabis Generalisation
Following months of uncertainty and doubt, thousands of medical cannabis patients in France can now breathe a sigh of relief after the ...


Has Jazz Pharmaceuticals Knee-Capped The CBD Industry? - Business Cann (16/02/23)
With the fast-growing CBD sector tied up in a regulatory quagmire, hundreds of transatlantic industry players face an uncertain future....


France Reports Highly Positive Patient Response To Medical Cannabis Trial - Business Cann (14/02/23)
According to the first clinical data published since the experiment launched in March 2021, 91% of patients report being satisfied with...


Regulating non-medical cannabis in accordance with Int. law - Augur exclusive publication
Augur Associates is proud to present the work of renowned international independent cannabis expert Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli and our CEO...


Big Win For French CBD Industry As Ban On Flowers Officially Scrapped - BusinessCann (06/01/23)
FRANCE’s highest court, the Council of State, has officially scrapped an attempted ban on selling CBD flowers and leaves. According to...


France ends ban on sale of CBD flowers - Cannabis Wealth (04/02/23)
French cannabis industry representatives have welcomed the news, stating the industry will now be able to flourish in the country....
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