France's National Assembly approves a 5.5 cent per GB digital platform tax
On 30 October 2026 the French National Assembly voted 11‑10 to adopt a gigabyte tax of 5.5 euro cents on every gigabyte delivered by digital platforms to French users. The measure targets large services such as Netflix, Google, Meta, Amazon and Akamai and is attached to the 2027 finance bill. The tax includes caps of 15 % of a platform’s French revenue or 2 % of its global revenue and still faces a Senate vote before becoming law.
Why it matters
The Socialists estimate the levy could generate about €10 billion a year, while the budget minister projects roughly €5 billion, creating a new cost line for the targeted platforms that may be passed on to subscribers. The caps limit exposure for the biggest firms but still introduce a regulatory cost that could affect pricing and margins.
Key facts
- 1The vote on the gigabyte tax was 11 to 10, against government advice. techaeris.com
- 2The tax rate is 5.5 euro cents per gigabyte delivered to French internet users. techaeris.com
- 3Socialist deputies project annual revenue of €10 billion from the tax. techaeris.com
- 4Budget minister David Amiel estimates the tax would raise around €5 billion per year. techaeris.com
- 5The amendment caps the levy at 15 % of a platform’s French revenue or 2 % of its global revenue. techaeris.com
- 6The tax still requires approval in the Senate before the 2027 finance bill becomes law. techaeris.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.