France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls.
The ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls in France entered into force on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
In France, unsolicited telemarketing calls are prohibited unless they relate to an existing contract or the company has obtained prior consent.
According to a 2025 parliamentary report, 97% of people in France are annoyed by telemarketing calls.
A 2025 parliamentary report found that 72% of French people reported being contacted on their mobile phones at least once a week.
A 2025 parliamentary report found that 38% of French people reported being called once a day.
The head of France's direct-selling trade association, the Fédération de la Vente Directe (FVD), Frédéric Billon, criticized the reforms for adding administrative burdens.
A Moroccan government minister estimated that telemarketing restrictions could lead to the loss of up to 50,000 jobs, according to a report in the Moroccan newspaper Le Matin.
Germany, Austria, and Italy are among the European countries that impose significant restrictions on telemarketing calls.
In the UK, most telemarketing calls are legal if the recipient has not objected and their number is not on a statutory opt-out list.
