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Sanofi under antitrust probe as European Commission kicks off formal proceedings

The European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation into Sanofi's flu vaccine marketing campaigns.

By · Published June 28, 2026  19:00 UTC · Updated July 7, 2026  22:22 UTC

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The European Commission opened an antitrust probe into Sanofi's flu vaccine marketing campaign. Sanofi was subsequently invited to settle the proceedings.

Epilogue added 105d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: The European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation into Sanofi's flu vaccine marketing campaigns.
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The European Commission has initiated formal antitrust proceedings against the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi. The probe specifically targets the company's flu vaccine campaign.

Coverage from Reuters, Financial Times, and The Wall Street Journal emphasizes the launch of the probe by Brussels. MLex reports that Sanofi has been invited to settle the matter.

Future developments depend on the outcome of these formal proceedings and whether Sanofi reaches a settlement with the EU Commission.

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Who is conducting the antitrust probe?

The European Commission (Brussels).

What specific product is under investigation?

Sanofi's flu vaccine campaign.

Has Sanofi been offered a way to resolve the probe?

According to MLex, Sanofi has been invited to settle the probe.

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