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French Competition Authority Fines Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône €800,000 for Anti-Competitive Practices Paris, November 29, 2024 – The French Competition Authority has imposed a fine of €800,000 on the company Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône (APRR) for engaging in anti-competitive practices related to the bidding process for motorway concessions. Background APRR is a major operator of toll motorways in France. … Read more

French Toy Company Fined €450,000 for Misleading Advertising On November 29, 2024, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance announced a fine of €450,000 imposed on the toy company ESPE JOUE CLUB. The fine was levied for misleading advertising after the company made false and exaggerated claims about the educational value of its products. Background … Read more

SUEZ RV OUEST Fined €670,000 for Environmental Violations On November 29, 2024, the French Ministry of the Economy announced that the SAS SUEZ RV OUEST had been fined €670,000 for environmental violations. The violations were related to the company’s waste management practices at its facility in the town of Saint-Brieuc, in the Côtes-d’Armor department of … Read more

Fine of €1,000,000 imposed on CHANEL Date: 2024-11-29 09:00 Source: economie.gouv.fr Details: On November 29, 2024, the French government announced a fine of €1,000,000 against fashion house CHANEL for environmental violations. The fine was imposed by the French Competition, Consumption and Fraud Control Authority (DGCCRF) after an investigation revealed that CHANEL had violated French environmental … Read more

French Company ARTISAN SOLIDAIRE DE FRANCE Fined €48,000 for Administrative Offenses On November 29, 2024, the French Ministry of Economy (economie.gouv.fr) announced an administrative penalty of €48,000 imposed on SAS ARTISAN SOLIDAIRE DE FRANCE, a company based in Montreuil (93100). The fine was levied for administrative offenses committed by the company. Background SAS ARTISAN SOLIDAIRE … Read more

Understanding Public Debt: A Comprehensive Guide Public debt refers to the total amount of money that a government owes to individuals, businesses, and other entities. It is an important economic indicator that can have a significant impact on a country’s financial stability and economic growth. Causes of Public Debt There are several factors that can … Read more

Paying or Contesting a Traffic Fine from Abroad Drivers who commit traffic violations in France may receive a fine, even if they are not present in the country. This can be a confusing and stressful experience, especially for those who are unfamiliar with the French legal system. However, there are clear procedures in place to … Read more

Can We Avoid Premium-Rate Phone Numbers? Premium-rate phone numbers are those that charge a higher rate than regular phone numbers. They are often used by businesses for customer service, technical support, and other purposes. However, these numbers can be a nuisance for consumers, who may not realize that they are being charged a higher rate … Read more

French Businesses: Apply for the New “AI for Efficiency” Call for Expressions of Interest The French Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced a new call for expressions of interest (CEI) for businesses interested in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to improve their efficiency. Scope of the CEI This CEI aims to support businesses in … Read more