The Council of State, France’s highest administrative court, has approved Auchan’s large-scale restructuring plan, which includes the elimination of around 2,400 jobs. This decision overturned two earlier rulings that had blocked the plan. The restructuring, known as a PSE (Plan de Sauvegarde de l'Emploi), was challenged by trade unions CGT and FO, who argued it was not properly justified. The administrative court of appeal in Douai had previously confirmed the invalidation of the PSE in January, following a ruling by the administrative court in Lille earlier in the year. Auchan, one of France’s largest retail chains, had appealed the Lille court's decision to the Council of State, seeking to have the restructuring plan validated. The Council of State has now ruled that the plan is legal, allowing the company to proceed with its restructuring efforts. This decision could have significant implications for Auchan’s operations and the employees affected by the job cuts. The PSE process in France is a formal procedure that companies must follow when planning large-scale layoffs. It involves consultations with employees and unions, as well as approval from administrative courts. In this case, the initial rulings had found that Auchan had not met all the required conditions, but the Council of State has now cleared the way for the plan to move forward. More details about the ruling and its potential impact on Auchan and its employees will be provided shortly on BFM Business, a French business news channel. The channel also offers live updates and news on X, formerly known as Twitter, for those following the situation closely.