Doliprane: The French Medicine in Crisis and State Intervention
Doliprane's Future and Government Response
In Lisieux (Calvados), Sanofi employees are on strike, advocating that Doliprane must remain a French product. They want the government to block the sale of their operations to an American investment fund currently in exclusive negotiations. The government is attempting to soothe employee fears, with an emergency visit from the Minister of Economy aimed at resolving the situation and sending a clear message: the state will not abandon the workers.
Foreign Investments in France
On Monday afternoon, October 14, Emmanuel Macron emphasized that this issue pertains to sovereignty. What can the state actually do? In France, foreign investments are typically free, except in certain sensitive sectors like defense, water, or food where prior authorization from Bercy is required. Refusals are quite rare. Typically, the state negotiates compensation, which businesses are keen to accept. Failure to honor agreements can lead to significant sanctions.
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