French Competition Authority Press Releases

Autorité de la concurrence Inspects Private Passenger Transport Sector

The Autorité de la concurrence has conducted an unannounced inspection of a company in the private passenger transport sector suspected of anticompetitive practices. This action does not prejudge guilt but initiates an investigation into alleged violations.

Autorité de la concurrence Guidance on ReUse Project for Food Packaging Deposit Scheme

The Autorité de la concurrence has published informal guidance on the ReUse project, a proposed standardized deposit-return scheme for food packaging in France. The guidance addresses competition law concerns related to eco-organizations, service providers, and cost allocation within the scheme.

Autorité recommends French government create offices for 261 new notaries

The Autorité de la concurrence recommends the French government create 261 new notary offices between 2026 and 2031. This recommendation is based on an analysis of supply and demand within the notary profession, considering recent trends in private and salaried notaries and the profession's economic performance.

Pascal Lagrue Appointed to French Competition Authority Board

The French Competition Authority announced the appointment of Pascal Lagrue to its Board, effective March 2, 2026. Lagrue brings experience from trade union and consumer association roles.

Autorité de la concurrence Sanctions BTP Sud for Unfair Trading Conditions

The Autorité de la concurrence has sanctioned BTP Sud with a fine of €148,094 for abusing its dominant position in the aggregates supply market in Wallis and Futuna. BTP Sud imposed unfair trading conditions on the Administration Supérieure du Territoire, including refusing to sell and imposing unjustified price increases.