The General Rapporteur of the Autorité de la concurrence has announced that unannounced inspections were carried out on September 24 in the landscaping services sector. These inspections were authorized by a liberty and custody judge and targeted companies suspected of engaging in anticompetitive practices.

It is important to note that these inspections do not imply any guilt on the part of the companies involved. The determination of guilt will only be made following a thorough investigation into the merits of the case.

The Autorité de la concurrence has stated that it will not provide further comments regarding the companies or the specific practices under investigation. However, to ensure transparency and equal access to the leniency program for other undertakings, the authority typically publishes a press release after such inspections, although it will not disclose the identities of the companies involved.

Companies that have concerns about past or current practices are encouraged to apply for the leniency program, which allows them to report information that may assist in establishing the existence of anticompetitive practices. For informal discussions, interested parties can contact the Leniency Officer, Anne Krenzer.