France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from August 11

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.

PARIS (AP) -- France next week will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and

France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week following years of people's complaints

France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week  AP News

People who make illegal calls can be fined up to 75,000 euros ($87,000) per call, with much higher penalties for companies

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.

The law backed by French President Emmanuel Macron’s government enters into force on Aug. 11.