France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week
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France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week following years of people's complaintsFrance has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches
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- 5 Aug, 15:35France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week3 outlets
- 11 Aug, 04:01France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls2 outlets
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Wed, 5 August 2026
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France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches
- PBS NewsHour20:52
France next week will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices.
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- manilatimes.net6 Aug, 14:46their copy
Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- Le Monde English08:39
After a joint call by 11 consumer groups, the French parliament approved a law to impose fines on individuals or companies that make unsolicited marketing calls, which can be reported through a public website.
Tue, 11 August 2026
4 reports- NYT World04:01
Companies will no longer be allowed to advertise goods and services through cold calls without previous consent from consumers.
- BBC News World14:19
Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
- PBS NewsHour17:49
The law that took effect Tuesday requires businesses to obtain prior consent before contacting consumers.
- RMF24 (Poland)18:44
Da się. Francja zakazuje niechcianych telefonów reklamowych
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- France Info (France)08:40
Jusqu'à 50 000 salariés seraient désormais menacés dans le pays, selon le ministre du Travail. La loi contre le démarchage est entrée en vigueur mardi en France.