France

French Government Sets Compensation for Director General of New Aquitaine Land Bank Decision Date: October 30, 2024 Paris, France – The French Ministry of Economy has announced the compensation package for the Director General of the New Aquitaine Land Bank (Établissement public foncier de Nouvelle-Aquitaine). The decision, effective October 30, 2024, sets the salary and … Read more

French State Acquires 80% of ASN, a Leader in Submarine Cable Manufacturing, Installation, and Maintenance Date: November 5, 2024 Source: economie.gouv.fr The French State, acting through its investment fund Bpifrance, has acquired an 80% stake in ASN (Aquasub Submarine Networks), one of the global leaders in the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of submarine cables. ASN, … Read more

LES TROIS CHENES Fined €15,000 for Failing to Cease Misleading Commercial Practices Paris, France – November 4, 2024 The French consumer protection authority, the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control (DGCCRF), has imposed a €15,000 administrative fine on the company LES TROIS CHENES for failing to comply with an injunction to cease misleading … Read more

Public Consultation Launched on Draft Decree for Simplification of Public Procurement Law November 4, 2024 The French Ministry of Economy has launched a public consultation on a draft decree aimed at simplifying public procurement law. The consultation will be open until November 25, 2024. Background Public procurement is a complex and ever-evolving field of law. … Read more

Electronic Administration and Public Data: New Initiatives from the French Government Date: November 4, 2024 Source: economie.gouv.fr Article Title: “Veille Administration électronique & Données publiques” Summary: The French government has announced new initiatives aimed at improving electronic administration and the management of public data. These initiatives are part of the government’s ongoing effort to modernize … Read more

France Services: Public Services Near You! Date: November 4, 2024 Source: economie.gouv.fr Summary: France Services is a network of public service points established to provide citizens with easy access to essential administrative services. These services are designed to be accessible, comprehensive, and tailored to local needs. Details: France Services centers are located in convenient locations, … Read more

“Local Public Services, Close to You”: Discover the National Communication Campaign Shining a Light on France Services On November 4, 2024, the French Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty launched a national communication campaign to promote France Services, a nationwide network of public service hubs. This campaign aims to raise awareness about … Read more

Evaluation of the Experimentation of the Increase in the Ceiling of Professional Microcredit in the Overseas Territories Source: economie.gouv.fr Date: 2024-11-04 13:30 Details: The Ministry of Economy and Finance has published an evaluation of the experimentation of the increase in the ceiling of professional microcredit in the overseas territories. This experimentation aimed to facilitate access … Read more

Funeral Insurance: Anomalies Found in One-Third of Professionals Paris, October 31, 2024 – A recent study by the French Ministry of Economy and Finance has revealed significant anomalies in the funeral insurance sector, affecting approximately one-third of professionals. The study, conducted by the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF), examined the … Read more

De-Alcoholization of Wines: Regulations for Production and Labeling The French Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Recovery has recently released new regulations regarding the de-alcoholization of wines. These regulations aim to ensure consumer protection, prevent fraud, and maintain the quality and integrity of wine products. Definition of De-Alcoholized Wine De-alcoholized wine refers to a wine that … Read more