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France to Ban Unsolicited Calls, Morocco Flags 50 k Jobs impact

8/12/2026

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France will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls starting Aug 11, 2026.
The May 2025 law requires prior consumer consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.
Violations can incur fines up to €75,000 for individuals, €375,000 for companies, and up to five years prison plus a €500,000 fine for calls to vulnerable people.
Morocco’s employment minister Younes Sekkouri warned the ban could jeopardize up to 50,000 jobs that generate $1 billion annually.

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France will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls starting Aug 11, 2026.
The May 2025 law requires prior consumer consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.
Violations can incur fines up to €75,000 for individuals, €375,000 for companies, and up to five years prison plus a €500,000 fine for calls to vulnerable people.
Morocco’s employment minister Younes Sekkouri warned the ban could jeopardize up to 50,000 jobs that generate $1 billion annually.