Archive · 21 May 2025
France Passes Law to Stop Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls
Imagine you keep getting annoying phone calls trying to sell you stuff, even though you didn't ask for it.
France is now making a new rule to stop these calls.
The new law says companies have to prove you said it was okay for them to call you.
A lot of people in France, almost everyone, are annoyed by these calls.
The government is also worried that some of these calls are scams trying to trick people into giving away their money or information.
This new law is meant to protect people from these annoying calls and potential fraud.
The new rules will start in a couple of years.
French lawmakers passed legislation to curb unsolicited telemarketing calls.
The law shifts the burden of proof to companies to demonstrate consent for calls.
A survey indicated 97% of French people are irritated by cold calls.
The law will take effect in August 2026, after a year for companies to comply.
Spain is also considering measures to block calls from unidentified commercial entities.
- Who
- French lawmakers.
- What
- French lawmakers passed a law to curb unsolicited telemarketing calls.
- When
- The law passed in a Senate vote.
- Where
- France
- Why
- To address widespread irritation and fraudulent schemes.
Consumer View
Telemarketer View
Unsolicited Calls
Consumer View
Consumers find unsolicited calls annoying and intrusive.
Telemarketer View
Telemarketers may view these calls as a necessary part of business.
Fraudulent Schemes
Consumer View
Consumers are vulnerable to fraud via unsolicited calls.
Telemarketer View
Telemarketers might argue they are not all fraudulent.
- Law's Effective Date
- August 2026
- People Irritated by Cold Calls (Survey)
- 97%
- Key Legislation
- Telemarketers must prove consent for calls.