France imposes heavy fines on unsolicited telemarketers

Fortune · first seen 12.08.2026

France has introduced strict penalties charging unsolicited telemarketers $87,000 per call, joining other European nations with similar consumer protection policies.

France penalizes unsolicited telemarketers with $87,000 per call
Policy aligns with similar restrictions in the Netherlands and Germany

Sources

Fortune — France hits unsolicited telemarketers with $87,000 fine per call, following similar provisions in other European nations

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