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European Commission Fines Eureca Mayoristas SL, International Purchasing Center of Carrefour, €80 Million Brussels, 22 November 2024 – The European Commission has imposed a fine of €80 million on Eureca Mayoristas SL, a Spanish company belonging to the Carrefour group, for breaching EU antitrust rules by participating in a cartel and by implementing measures that … Read more

How Does the Bonus for Purchasing a Vehicle Work? 2024-11-22 08:11 The government has implemented a bonus system to encourage the purchase of environmentally friendly vehicles. This bonus, which can reach up to €6,000, is available for the purchase of new or used electric or hybrid vehicles. Who is eligible for the bonus? The bonus … Read more

Where to Find Key Figures on SMEs Economic Statistical Directorate * Economic and financial data: revenue, value added, profitability, etc. * Structural data: number of employees, legal form, etc. * Available at: www.statistiques.economie.gouv.fr National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) * Economic and demographic data: turnover, employment, investment, etc. * Structural data: sector of … Read more

Cedef Newsletter: Weekly News November 22, 2024 Upcoming Events November 29: Economic Outlook Conference December 6: Business Leaders Forum January 10: Digital Transformation Summit Top Stories Economic growth forecast revised upwards The Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, has announced that the government has revised its economic growth forecast for 2023 upwards to … Read more

Where to Find Data on the France Relance Plan Source: economie.gouv.fr, November 22, 2024, 5:11 PM The France Relance plan, a €100 billion economic recovery package, was launched in September 2020 following the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan aims to support businesses and households, and to boost the economy through investments in key areas such as … Read more

What is a Transition Bond? A transition bond is a bond that is issued to finance projects that contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy. These projects can include renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable agriculture. Transition bonds are a relatively new type of bond, but they have quickly become popular with investors who … Read more

France Introduces “Transition Bonds” to Support Businesses in Green Transition November 22, 2024: The French government has announced the creation of “Transition Bonds,” a new financing tool designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and intermediate-sized enterprises (ETIs) in their transition towards a more sustainable economy. Background: France has set ambitious climate and environmental … Read more

Ticket de caisse : professionnels, quelles sont vos obligations ? Source: economie.gouv.fr, 22 novembre 2024 What are the obligations of professionals regarding receipts? Since January 1, 2023, all professionals are required to provide a receipt to their customers, regardless of the amount of the transaction. This obligation applies to all sales of goods or services, … Read more