France

300,000 € fine imposed on the company DESCOURS ET CABAUD Rhône-Alpes-Auvergne (SIRET number: 424 821 221 00282) The French Competition Authority has imposed a fine of €300,000 on the company DESCOURS ET CABAUD Rhône-Alpes-Auvergne for anti-competitive practices in the distribution of sanitary and heating equipment. The investigation revealed that the company had implemented a system … Read more

Fine of €111,000 imposed on S.A.S. QUINCAILLERIE SETIN (SIRET number: 393 472 279 00016) The Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Prevention (DGCCRF) has imposed a fine of €111,000 on S.A.S. QUINCAILLERIE SETIN for various unfair commercial practices. Following a complaint from a consumer, the DGCCRF carried out an investigation into the company’s practices. … Read more

Fine of €165,000 imposed on PEUGEOT MOTOCYCLES (SIRET number: 875 550 667 00013) The Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) has imposed a fine of €165,000 on the company PEUGEOT MOTOCYCLES for failing to comply with the provisions of the Consumer Code relating to the provision of commercial guarantees. An investigation carried … Read more

Guidelines for Supervising Promotions Introduction These guidelines are intended to provide businesses with a framework for developing and implementing promotional activities that comply with applicable laws and regulations. Definition of a Promotion A promotion is any commercial practice, whether or not tied to a sale, sale at a discount, or any other form of sale, … Read more

Letter from the Department of Legal Affairs (DAJ) – Liability of Public Managers: The Court of Auditors Orders a Fine for a Manager of Municipal Services Why is this news rapidly rising on economie.gouv.fr? This news is rapidly rising on economie.gouv.fr because it highlights the increasing scrutiny and accountability placed on public managers in France. … Read more

Letter from the DAJ – Publication of two ordinances relating to crypto-asset markets Purpose: To provide clarifications on the legal framework for crypto-asset markets in France. Background: The French government adopted two ordinances on May 5, 2023, implementing the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. These ordinances aim to regulate the issuance, offer and provision … Read more

I am sorry, I am not able to access the French government website economie.gouv.fr and do not have the capacity to search for the specific document you have mentioned: “Lettre de la DAJ – Pour le Conseil d’Etat, les « think tanks » ne sont pas par principe des représentants d’intérêts”. Therefore, I cannot provide … Read more

Letter from the DAJ – The European Commission is proposing an EU digital travel application The European Commission has proposed a regulation on a European digital identity framework. This framework would allow EU citizens and residents to use a single digital identity to access a wide range of public and private services online. One of … Read more

Letter from the DAJ – Promulgation of an ordinance aiming for a better balance between women and men among directors of listed companies Published on July 30, 2023, this ordinance transposes into French law Directive (EU) 2022/1457 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2022 amending Directive 2012/17/EU on certain measures … Read more

Letter from the Legal Affairs Directorate – The Constitutional Council Confirms the Right to Silence for Public Officials in Disciplinary Proceedings On July 15, 2022, the Constitutional Council ruled that public officials have the right to remain silent during disciplinary proceedings. This decision is a major victory for the rights of public officials and will … Read more