France: Government Policy & Public Finance

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Between Openness And Sovereignty: Foreign Investment In The Spotlight
France is tightening its foreign investment screening regime as the 2027 presidential election approaches, with parliamentary proposals seeking to expand oversight powers and broaden the scope of strategic sectors subject to review. The shift reflects a cross-party consensus on protecting national interests amid rising geopolitical tensions and follows new EU regulations requiring mandatory screening mechanisms across all member states.
France Government
DLA Piper
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Update To French Insurance Code Regarding Time Limits For Claims Handling In “damage Insurance”
France has enacted new legislation imposing strict time limits on insurers for handling property and casualty insurance claims, requiring offers or reasoned refusals within two to six months depending on expert involvement. The law mandates payment within 21 days of acceptance and grants the French Prudential Authority oversight powers, though implementation details await a forthcoming decree.
France Insurance
HF
Holman Fenwick Willan
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“Hors Catégorie” – French Mega Offshore Wind Auction Coming Up
France's latest offshore wind tender presents an unprecedented challenge in auction design, offering 10 GW across fixed-bottom and floating projects with complex allocation rules that could reshape competitive dynamics. The sophisticated mechanism combines capacity caps, average price thresholds, and cascading relinquishment procedures that force bidders to strategize across multiple sites simultaneously rather than optimizing individual bids in isolation.
France Energy
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NERA
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