The European Commission, under case SA.118124, has issued a decision not to raise objections to a state aid scheme implemented by France for the distribution of national press. This scheme, structured as a direct grant, is intended for sectorial development and is legislatively classified under competition law. The notification date was February 19, 2026, and the decision was made on March 13, 2026, with the scheme set to run until December 31, 2030.

This decision indicates that the Commission views the French press distribution aid scheme as compliant with state aid rules. While this is a notice of no objections, regulated entities, particularly those involved in national press distribution in France, should be aware of the scheme's existence and its duration. No specific compliance actions are mandated by this notice for external parties, but understanding the framework of state support available is important for market participants.