France

Order of February 5, 2025 Appointing Reporters to the Consultative Commission on Public Procurement for the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission On February 7, 2025, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance published an arrêté (decree) appointing new reporters to the Consultative Commission on Public Procurement (CCMP) for the French Alternative Energies and … Read more

French Government Sets Salary for Head of Military Social Security Agency Paris, France – February 7, 2025 – The French Ministry of the Economy has announced the salary for the Director General of the Military Social Security Agency (IGESA), effective February 5, 2025. The position will pay a gross annual salary of €150,000, placing it … Read more

Amendment No. 1 to the 2024-352-MEF-01 Management Delegation Agreement between the General Secretariat of the Ministry of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty (SGMEF) and the General Directorate of Public Finances (DGF) Date: February 7, 2025 Source: economie.gouv.fr Article Details: Title: Avenant n°1 à la convention de délégation de gestion 2024-352-MEF-01 conclue entre … Read more

France Unveils National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence On February 7, 2025, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the launch of a new national strategy for artificial intelligence (AI). The strategy aims to position France as a global leader in AI research and development and to ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI … Read more

GenAI for Public Good Hackathon: A Recap On February 6, 2025, République française published an article titled “Retour sur le hackathon GenAI for Public Good” (English: “Review of the GenAI for Public Good Hackathon”). The article provides a detailed overview of this recent event, which brought together experts in artificial intelligence (AI) and public policy … Read more

AI: 30 Real-World Projects February 6, 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) no longer sounds like a technology of the future. Several AI applications are already in use, especially in everyday situations. To advance these solutions and encourage the emergence of new ones, the government is investing 60 million euros in a new plan. This plan will … Read more

French Administrative Court Annuls Sanction Against CA Consumer Finance Versailles, February 6, 2025 – The Administrative Court of Versailles has ruled in favor of CA Consumer Finance, a French consumer finance company, annulling a sanction imposed by the French Competition Authority (Autorité de la Concurrence). Background In 2021, the Competition Authority fined CA Consumer Finance … Read more

Key Indicators of the Economic Climate On February 6, 2025, a new article was published on the website of the French Ministry of Economy and Finance entitled “Les principaux indicateurs de conjoncture économique” (“Key Indicators of the Economic Climate”). This article provides an overview of the main economic indicators that are used to assess the … Read more

France Launches New Entrepreneurial Status: “Entrepreneur Individuel” Date: February 6, 2025 Source: economie.gouv.fr Summary: The French government has introduced a new legal status for entrepreneurs, the “Entrepreneur Individuel” (EI), which simplifies and streamlines the process of starting and operating a business in France. Key Features of the Entrepreneur Individuel: Simplified Business Creation: Entrepreneurs can now … Read more

Electricity Pricing: How Are Tariffs Set? Electricity pricing is a complex matter, influenced by a range of factors, including generation costs, transmission and distribution costs, taxes, and subsidies. In France, the government plays a significant role in setting electricity tariffs, ensuring that consumers have access to affordable and reliable electricity while also promoting the development … Read more