French Competition Authority Updates

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.

Feb 4, 2025

The French competition authority has released informal guidance to support the collective financing of costs and risks associated with the agro-ecological transition in agriculture, emphasizing transparency and compliance with competition rules.

Jan 26, 2025

The French competition authority has issued an opinion on the local and regional public authority property insurance sector, highlighting low competition and recommending measures to enhance market dynamics.

Jan 14, 2025

In 2024, the French competition authority imposed over €1.4 billion in fines and examined a record 295 mergers, highlighting its commitment to tackling anticompetitive practices.

Jan 13, 2025

The French competition authority is conducting a public consultation until February 16, 2025, to explore a merger control framework for below-threshold mergers that may harm competition.

Jan 8, 2025

The Autorité de la concurrence has issued guidance on consumer product and service rating systems, particularly those focused on sustainability, highlighting their impact on competition and market dynamics.

Dec 19, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has approved Editis's acquisition of the Delcourt group, determining that the transaction poses no threat to competition in the publishing sector.

Dec 15, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has initiated an investigation into the Parfait group's compliance with merger commitments regarding the La Batelière hypermarket in Martinique.

Dec 12, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has approved Carrefour's acquisition of 25 food retail stores from the Casino group, contingent upon the divestiture of two stores to maintain competition.

Dec 9, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has approved Outbrain's acquisition of Teads, marking a significant decision in the non-search-related online advertising sector.

Dec 5, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has approved Chaussea's acquisition of 71 former Chauss’expo stores, contingent upon the divestiture of certain locations to maintain competition.