France: Crime

This seventeenth edition of Bulletin Concurrence provides comprehensive coverage of the most significant competition law developments that emerged during the first quarter of 2026. The bulletin examines key regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and judicial decisions that are shaping the competitive landscape across multiple jurisdictions.

French authorities have detained and fined a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker operating in violation of international sanctions. The vessel's owner faced charges for failing to comply with maritime regulations and refusing to follow official orders, resulting in significant financial penalties before the ship's release.

A Paris court has delivered its verdict in the landmark Lafarge prosecution, convicting the French cement company and eight former executives of terrorist financing and sanctions violations related to operations in Syria. The case resulted in substantial fines for the company and prison sentences ranging from 18 months to seven years for the convicted executives, with several defendants already signaling their intent to appeal.

Depuis le 24 août dernier, la justice française se fait particulièrement remarquer dans l'interpellation et le placement en garde à vue de Pavel DUROV...

Organizing the management of their subsidiaries in France is a major concern for both French and foreign corporate groups.

L'organisation du management de leurs filiales en France est un sujet majeur pour les groupes français et étrangers.

La Cour de justice de l'Union européenne est-elle sur le point d'assouplir sa jurisprudence sur l'accès aux données personnelles dans le cadre de la lutte contre les infractions en ligne ?

Le drone, autrefois objet réservé au domaine militaire est aujourd'hui tombé dans le domaine public.

The use of drones, once reserved for the military, is now widespread.