Many French organisations are suffering from ‘double guardianship’, due to the overlapping in regulation, the French news website i-Conseils reports. The authority will ensure that the FDJ’s new owners comply with French fundraising, civic and social responsibility duties and standards. 

The privatisation is the latest step in Maron's plan to divest the government’s holdings in state-owned assets. Airports, railway stations and postal services will also be sold off.