French Competition Authority Updates

Feb 24, 2026

The French competition authority recommends the government establish 261 new notary offices from 2026 to 2031 to address the evolving needs of the profession amidst declining economic performance.

Feb 22, 2026

The French competition authority has released informal guidance regarding the ReUse project, aimed at implementing a standardized deposit-return scheme for food packaging sold in supermarkets.

Feb 17, 2026

The French competition authority is examining the competitive dynamics of the online video content creation sector, focusing on the relationships between creators, platforms, and commercial partners.

Feb 17, 2026

The French competition authority has conducted an unannounced inspection at a company in the private passenger transport sector amid suspicions of anticompetitive practices.

Feb 15, 2026

The French competition authority has analyzed the high cost of living in Martinique and proposed nine recommendations aimed at improving price transparency and reducing consumer prices.

Feb 8, 2026

The French competition authority has issued two opinions regarding the new capacity mechanism and the universal nuclear payment in the electricity sector, addressing consumer protection and competition concerns.

Jan 29, 2026

The French competition authority is launching a public consultation to gather feedback on the competitive functioning of the conversational agents sector, inviting stakeholders to submit their responses by March 6, 2026.

Jan 28, 2026

The French competition authority is launching a public consultation to gather feedback on the competitive functioning of the conversational agents sector, inviting stakeholders to submit their responses by March 6, 2026.

Jan 14, 2026

The French competition authority has conducted unannounced inspections in the audit and certification sector, targeting companies suspected of anticompetitive practices.

Jan 13, 2026

The French competition authority has conducted unannounced inspections in the audit and certification sector, targeting companies suspected of anticompetitive practices.

Jan 9, 2026

The French competition authority is conducting a competitive assessment of the AURA and CONCORDIS buying alliances to evaluate their impact on competition in consumer goods markets.

Jan 9, 2026

The French competition authority has published its third study on the leniency programme, providing insights from legal practitioners and exploring potential enhancements.

Jan 9, 2026

The French competition authority is launching inquiries into the competitive dynamics of the conversational agent sector, focusing on its impact on e-commerce and the broader economy.

Jan 8, 2026

The French competition authority has initiated inquiries into the competitive dynamics of the conversational agent sector, focusing on its impact on various key industries and the emerging concept of agentic commerce.

Jan 8, 2026

The French competition authority is conducting a competitive assessment of the AURA and CONCORDIS buying alliances to evaluate their impact on competition in consumer goods markets.

Jan 8, 2026

The French competition authority has published its third study on the leniency programme, providing insights from legal practitioners and exploring potential enhancements.

Jan 8, 2026

In 2025, the French competition authority imposed €379 million in fines across various antitrust decisions and set a record in merger control with 328 decisions.

Jan 7, 2026

In 2025, the French competition authority imposed €379 million in fines across various antitrust decisions, while also achieving a record number of merger control decisions.

Dec 26, 2025

The French competition authority recommends the government establish 41 new commissioners of justice from 2026 to 2031 to address structural changes in the profession.

Dec 25, 2025

The French competition authority recommends the government establish 41 new commissioners of justice from 2026 to 2031 to address structural changes in the profession.