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French watchdog issues 31 million euros fine against companies working on nuclear dismantling

Type of event:
Nuclear Policies

Victims

Wounded

Date

September 8, 2023

What happened

France’s antitrust watchdog issued total fines amounting to 31 million euros against six companies for having engaged in cartel practices linked to the dismantling of a nuclear site in Marcoule, southern France.

The anti-competitive practices detected by the French Antitrust Authority affect costs and transparency in the nuclear decommissioning sector, raising concerns about the management of public procurement and the competitiveness of the nuclear energy industry.

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