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France Enforces Full Ban on Unsolicited Commercial Telephone Calls Without Consent

A comprehensive prohibition on unsolicited commercial telemarketing has taken effect across France, requiring consumers to provide explicit prior consent and replacing the previous opt-out approach.
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