From France's new law on cold calls and attempts to regulate tech companies, via a firefighters strike and - of course - the eclipse, Inside France is our weekly look at the news and talking points from France.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Sat 15 Aug 2026 10:09 CET
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From France's new law on cold calls and attempts to regulate tech companies, via a firefighters strike and - of course - the eclipse, Inside France is our weekly look at the news and talking points from France.
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