France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls, fines up to €75,000 per violation

France has enacted a new law that bans unsolicited telemarketing calls, aiming to protect consumers and shield vulnerable individuals from fraudulent commercial practices. The measure, which takes effect on August 11, imposes strict penalties on those who continue to make illegal calls.

Under the new regulation, each unlawful call can result in a fine of up to €75,000. The hefty penalty is intended to deter companies and individuals from engaging in aggressive or deceptive telemarketing tactics that have long plagued French consumers.

The law marks a significant tightening of consumer protection in France, reinforcing the government's commitment to curbing predatory marketing and ensuring that vulnerable populations are no longer exposed to unwanted and potentially fraudulent phone solicitations.