The negotiations on a new tax regime are slowed down by political disagreements between countries.
French court of appeal sides with press publishers in fight with Google
The court upheld a decision of the competition authority requiring Google to negotiate licensing fees with press publishers.
European Court of Justice strikes down national data retention laws
ARCEP completes second phase of 3.4–3.8GHz spectrum award
The auction raised €2.79bn for 15-year licences – a price in line with other European countries for the same spectrum.
ARCEP updates its Code of Conduct on internet quality of service
The French regulator introduces new requirements for testing services such as an increase in testing capacity and the provision of additional information to users.
French Government makes available a further €240m for full fibre
The Government aims to boost public initiative networks to facilitate full fibre for everyone by 2025.
Bouygues Telecom challenges ‘5G law’ in France
The operator filed an appeal against the law on network equipment security as it seeks the right to obtain compensation for the equipment it needs to replace.
Arcep unveils draft review of the French fixed access market
The regulator looks to speed up copper switch-off, and to impose symmetrical QoS requirements for fibre.
Google loses appeal against GDPR fine in France
The Council of State confirmed the decision of the data protection authority to fine Google €50m for its targeted advertising practices.
French court strikes down most of the country’s law on hate speech
The constitutional court found that the law undermines freedom of speech in a disproportionate way. The decision could have an impact on future EU law on the matter.
