French Parliament Passes Amendment on Data Traffic Tax
The French National Assembly passed a budget amendment proposing a tax of €0.055 per GB on data sent by content providers, with a tax cap tied to companies' revenue. The proponents estimate it could generate €10 billion in annual tax revenue, though subsequent legislation may still amend or repeal it, and it remains uncertain whether companies will pass the cost on to consumers.
The French National Assembly passed a budget amendment proposing a tax of €0.055 per GB on data sent by content providers to internet users, with a tax cap tied to companies' revenue.
The proponents estimate the measure could generate €10 billion in tax revenue annually. The amendment still needs to go through further legislative procedures and may be amended or removed; it remains uncertain whether companies will pass the cost on to consumers.
Sources: Assemblée nationale (https://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/dyn/17/amendements/3210A/AN/1358), Next (https://next.ink/264997/le-parti-socialiste-a-fait-passer-sa-taxe-au-gigaoctet-a-lassemblee-nationale/)