French Competition Authority Updates

May 26, 2024

The Autorité has released a notice offering informal guidance to companies seeking to ensure their sustainability projects comply with competition rules.

May 16, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence conducted surprise inspections in the sectors of explosives for civil uses and quarrying for public works.

May 14, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence examined mergers in the meat-cutting sector below national notification thresholds, applying the CJEU Towercast judgement, and dismissed the case due to lack of evidence of anticompetitive practices.

Apr 24, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has initiated a public consultation regarding JouéClub's acquisition of assets from the Ludendo group, including 120 stores in France under the La Grande Récré or Starjouet banners.

Apr 14, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has issued an opinion on inter-branch reserves in the wine sector, allowing for a price tunnel principle with freely determined price limits.

Apr 11, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence is conducting a public consultation to gather input on the competitive impact of sustainability-related rating systems in the consumer goods and services sectors.

Mar 25, 2024

Representatives from competition and consumer protection authorities worldwide gathered in Washington D.C. to discuss enhancing digital and technology capacity, resulting in the adoption of a joint statement.

Mar 19, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has fined Google €250 million for breaching commitments related to related rights, specifically in relation to its artificial intelligence service "Bard."

Mar 19, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence fined Google €250 million for breaching commitments related to related rights, including transparency and fair negotiations, in the development of artificial intelligence tools.

Mar 14, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence conducted unannounced inspections in the medical biology sector to investigate suspected anticompetitive practices.

Mar 13, 2024

The Autorité held a webinar discussing the impact of its opinion on land passenger transport, focusing on rail and contracted transport sectors.

Mar 4, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence provided recommendations on two draft decrees concerning the codes of professional conduct for commissioners of justice and notaries in France.

Feb 27, 2024

A company in the port services sector in Mayotte is under scrutiny for allegedly abusing its dominant position by monopolizing cargo handling markets and imposing unfair trading conditions on importers.

Feb 26, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence outlines its strategic plan for 2024-2025 to tackle challenges in the French and European economies, focusing on growth, reindustrialization, energy transition, and sovereignty.

Feb 21, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence is conducting inquiries into the product rating systems sector to analyze its competitive functioning and impact on consumer purchasing decisions.

Feb 14, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence has fined Chocolats De Neuville for restricting online sales by franchisees and hindering their commercial freedom.

Feb 7, 2024

The European Commission has adopted a revised version of its Market Definition Notice, which clarifies its methodology for defining the market under EU competition law and takes into account changes in the economy, including the development of digital markets.

Feb 7, 2024

The French Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into the generative artificial intelligence sector, focusing on the strategies employed by major digital players to consolidate their market power and expand in this growing industry.

Feb 6, 2024

Join the live Mobility webinar discussing the Autorité's opinion on land passenger transport, with a focus on rail and contracted transport sectors.

Feb 6, 2024

The Autorité de la Concurrence is hosting a webinar to gather feedback from industry players on competition in the rail and contracted transport sectors, focusing on the challenges faced by new entrants and ways to stimulate competition in transport markets.