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RE2020: low-carbon LCA redesigns architectural conception
With Ic Construction and Ic Énergie thresholds tightening in 2025 and 2028, carbon becomes a site-plan constraint as much as light or structure.
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REP PMCB, NIS2, DORA, EU AI Act, EUDR, CSRD. Expert analyses from our watch team.
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ClearRE2020: low-carbon LCA redesigns architectural conception Tracfin for fiduciary lawyers: the legal privilege paradox Cabinet d'avocatsTracfin for fiduciary lawyers: the legal privilege paradox
French lawyers have been subject to AML obligations since 2004, but practical adoption remains hesitant. Bar association controls intensify, and digital compliance becomes unavoidable.
REP PMCB 2026: how the sanctions change for French construction firms BTP & ChantierREP PMCB 2026: how the sanctions change for French construction firms
Three years after the launch of the French construction REP scheme, controls are intensifying. Decoding what awaits craftspeople and general contractors in 2026.
Meat-origin labeling in restaurants: French controls switched to targeted mode RestaurationMeat-origin labeling in restaurants: French controls switched to targeted mode
Extended in 2022 to all meats, labeling is now controlled by the French DGCCRF with a targeted inspection strategy. Independents discover their blind spots.
Factur-X / PDP: the 2026 schedule seen from the accounting firm Cabinet comptableFactur-X / PDP: the 2026 schedule seen from the accounting firm
On 1 September 2026, large French companies must emit invoices in Factur-X via a PDP. For accounting firms, the real challenge is reception, not emission.
Automotive Right to Repair: why OEM gateways remain a mirage Garage & AutoAutomotive Right to Repair: why OEM gateways remain a mirage
EU regulation 2018/858 guarantees independent shops access to technical data. In practice, access remains slow, expensive, and incomplete on connected vehicles.
Shared medication review: the pharmacist's new role in 2026 PharmacieShared medication review: the pharmacist's new role in 2026
Reimbursed by the French CPAM, integrated with Mon Espace Santé, the BPM turns the pharmacy into a clinical actor. Existing tools, however, haven't kept up.
Ségur digital wave 2: clinical DUI hits the moment of truth Clinique & SantéSégur digital wave 2: clinical DUI hits the moment of truth
The DUI wave 2 call for projects runs until 31 December 2026. For private clinics, the stake isn't funding — it's real penetration of Mon Espace Santé.
Collective DPE for co-ownerships in 2026: the obligation that shakes up rental management ImmobilierCollective DPE for co-ownerships in 2026: the obligation that shakes up rental management
On 1 January 2026, every French co-ownership of more than 50 lots must have a collective DPE. For agencies, it triggers works plans and tension with landlords.
NIS2 for SaaS vendors: six months to pass the audit SaaSNIS2 for SaaS vendors: six months to pass the audit
Applicable since October 2024, the NIS2 directive starts to bite in 2026. SaaS vendors classified as "important entities" face new technical obligations.
DPP / ESPR: the digital product passport moves into execution mode Industrie légèreDPP / ESPR: the digital product passport moves into execution mode
The ESPR regulation adopted in 2024 launches a sectoral ramp-up: textiles in 2027, batteries already active, consumer electronics in 2027-2028. Manufacturers discover the obligations.
CSRD ESRS E1: road transport caught up by CO₂ reporting LogistiqueCSRD ESRS E1: road transport caught up by CO₂ reporting
From 2026, mid-cap transport companies must report emissions under ESRS E1. Per-trip carbon calculation isn't something you improvise.
AIFM 2: VC fund managers discover the real scope Finance & VCAIFM 2: VC fund managers discover the real scope
The AIFM 2 directive becomes applicable in April 2026. For VCs and family offices, it's not just a reporting topic — it's a revision of the rules on leverage, liquidity and governance.
EUDR June 2026: coffee, cocoa, wood imports really change DistributionEUDR June 2026: coffee, cocoa, wood imports really change
The EU deforestation regulation becomes applicable to SMEs on 30 June 2026. Plot-level geolocation is now unavoidable.
DORA private banking: the real test arrives with the 2026 resilience tests Secteur bancaireDORA private banking: the real test arrives with the 2026 resilience tests
Applicable since January 2025, DORA triggers its hardest obligations in 2026: TLPT operational resilience tests and a register of critical providers.
Defense & sovereignty 2026: SecNumCloud becomes mandatory DéfenseDefense & sovereignty 2026: SecNumCloud becomes mandatory
With the "Cloud at the center" doctrine tightened in 2024 and the LPM 2024-2030, French defense industrials and their subcontractors discover that no non-sovereign cloud is acceptable anymore.
Machinery Directive 2023/1230: the cobot framework moves into execution mode RobotiqueMachinery Directive 2023/1230: the cobot framework moves into execution mode
Applicable on 20 January 2027, the new Machinery Directive replaces 2006/42/EC and integrates the EU AI Act. For robotics integrators, CE marking becomes an AI topic.
RGAA 4.1 for French local authorities: digital accessibility moves into control mode Secteur publicRGAA 4.1 for French local authorities: digital accessibility moves into control mode
With the European Accessibility Act applicable on 28 June 2025, local authorities can no longer settle for partial conformity declarations. Administrative sanctions arrive.
EU AI Act articles 8-15: AI SaaS vendors must organize before August 2026 SaaSEU AI Act articles 8-15: AI SaaS vendors must organize before August 2026
On 2 August 2026, transparency and governance obligations for high-risk AI become applicable. For SaaS vendors, it's an underestimated workload.
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