French Competition Authority Updates

Aug 10, 2025

The French competition authority has unconditionally approved VKR Holding's acquisition of the Tryba group, concluding that the transaction poses no anticompetitive risks.

Aug 6, 2025

The Autorité de la concurrence has released an opinion assessing the impact of the 2015 reforms on the establishment and regulated rates for legal professions in France, highlighting both improvements and ongoing challenges.

Jul 24, 2025

The French competition authority has unconditionally approved FN Browning Group's acquisition of Sofisport, concluding that the merger poses no threat to market competition.

Jul 16, 2025

The French competition authority has unconditionally approved the acquisition of POBI Industrie, POBI Structures, and A.S.T. Groupe assets by Hexaom and Trecobat through a joint venture.

Jul 9, 2025

The French competition authority has released its 2024 annual report, highlighting significant enforcement actions and setting priorities for 2025-2026 amidst evolving market challenges.

Jul 8, 2025

The French competition authority has notified Meta of objections regarding its practices in the online advertising sector, potentially impacting ad verification services and ad space markets.

Jun 19, 2025

The French competition authority has unconditionally approved Les Crudettes' acquisition of Bonduelle Frais France, assessing that the merger poses no threat to market competition.

Jun 11, 2025

On June 11, 2025, the French transport regulator hosted a biannual meeting of independent authorities to discuss cybersecurity, the role of these authorities, and the integration of artificial intelligence in regulatory processes.

Jun 10, 2025

The French competition authority has fined four companies in the engineering and IT sectors for engaging in no-poach agreements that restricted employee mobility.

Jun 5, 2025

The French competition authority is initiating a public consultation on self-preferencing practices in the cloud sector, following the enactment of the SREN law aimed at regulating the digital space.

Apr 15, 2025

The French competition authority has issued its fifth opinion recommending the establishment of one new lawyer office for the French Administrative Supreme Court and the French Supreme Court by 2027, following a review of the legal profession's growth and economic performance.

Apr 9, 2025

The French competition authority is advancing a reform to enhance control over below-threshold mergers that may harm competition, following a public consultation that gathered extensive stakeholder feedback.

Mar 30, 2025

The French competition authority has imposed a €150 million fine on Apple for abusing its dominant position in mobile app distribution through its App Tracking Transparency framework, which complicates third-party app usage.

Mar 27, 2025

The French competition authority has confirmed an unannounced inspection at companies involved in the glass packaging industry, amid suspicions of anticompetitive practices.

Mar 20, 2025

The French competition authority has approved Auchan's acquisition of 98 food retail stores from Casino, contingent upon commitments to maintain competition in specific local markets.

Mar 19, 2025

The French data protection authority and the competition authority convened to address the challenges posed by AI in relation to competition and personal data protection.

Mar 13, 2025

The French competition authority has initiated a public consultation to evaluate the role and resources of monitoring trustees involved in overseeing corrective measures for mergers that may raise competition concerns.

Mar 12, 2025

The French competition authority has approved Carrefour's acquisition of Louis Delhaize's French operations, contingent upon divesting certain stores and a shopping center to maintain competition.

Feb 19, 2025

The French competition authority has issued a conditional opinion on a collective agreement in the private-hire vehicle sector, recommending an impact study before approval due to potential competition risks.

Feb 18, 2025

The French competition authority has been tasked with analyzing the pricing margins of wholesale food importers and distributors in Martinique, following a government request aimed at addressing the high cost of living.