French Competition Authority Updates

Oct 5, 2025

The French competition authority is conducting an investigation into the pricing practices of wholesale importers and distributors of basic food items in Martinique, following a government request to address the high cost of living.

Oct 2, 2025

The G7 Competition Authorities and Policymakers’ Summit in Ottawa focused on digital competition issues, particularly algorithmic pricing and its implications for markets and enforcement.

Sep 23, 2025

The French competition authority has conducted an unannounced inspection at a company suspected of anticompetitive practices in the cancer treatments sector.

Sep 10, 2025

The French competition authority has ruled that a capacity-sharing agreement between DFDS and P&O Ferries does not have an anticompetitive purpose, following a complaint from France Manche SA and Eurotunnel.

Sep 3, 2025

The French competition authority has issued a favorable opinion on the France Agriclimat mutual reinsurance group, subject to several important reservations regarding its governance and data handling.

Aug 31, 2025

The French competition authority has initiated two public consultations to gather input on the freedom of establishment for notaries and commissioners of justice, aiming to revise the establishment maps adopted in 2023 and 2024.

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.