Unsolicited sales calls will become illegal in France from Tuesday, August 11th as a law passed back in June 2025 comes into full effect. But how will it protect residents and will it work?
Katy Wright - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Fri 7 Aug 2026 10:49 CET
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France will have new rules on cold calling from August 2026. Photo: MYCHELE DANIAU / AFP
Unsolicited sales calls will become illegal in France from Tuesday, August 11th as a law passed back in June 2025 comes into full effect. But how will it protect residents and will it work?
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