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12 June 2026

France Raises Merger Control Thresholds: What You Need To Know

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On 26 May 2026, France enacted a landmark reform that significantly raises the turnover thresholds triggering mandatory merger control review of M&A deals by the French Competition Authority (the “FCA”).
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