French Marijuana Laws. Historically, punishment for marijuana possession in France has been harsh, with a zero tolerance policy against use, possession and trafficking. Since 1994, the laws have been under scrutiny, both because of mounting public pressure to reform and financial pressure on the country.
devaluation - an official lowering of a nation's currency; a decrease in the value of a country's currency relative to that of foreign countries. regulating, regulation - the act of controlling or directing according to rule; fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians.
8 Countries Taking a Cue From China on Currency Devaluation. NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- One by one, countries are devaluing their currencies, with Kazakhstan and Vietnam this week following China's move to weaken its yuan amid economic softness and weak exports.