France’s National Assembly votes to support a proposed tax of €0.055 for every gigabyte of data content providers send to internet users in the country. The measure is presented as an amendment to the 2027 budget and would charge companies based on the volume of internet traffic delivered to France.
The proposal is described as targeting content providers rather than taxing advertising, profits, or subscription revenue. Sources say the Socialist authors estimate the measure would raise about €10 billion per year and that the vote passed narrowly, 11 to 10, with government and finance committee opposition mentioned in coverage. One outlet also lists examples of companies and services that could be covered, including major streaming and social media platforms and content delivery networks.
Coverage largely aligns on the proposed rate (€0.055 per gigabyte), the near-1/10 margin in the National Assembly vote, and the estimate of roughly €10 billion in annual revenue. Differences are mainly in detail and emphasis: some reports add administrative mechanics for measuring and reporting traffic, while others stick to the headline outcome.
