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France’s Ban on Fossil Fuel Advertising and Its European Implications

Year: 2026

Type: preprint

Abstract: The French Conseil d’État’s judgment of 2 October 2026 reaffirms the government’s obligation to give practical effect to environmental legislation by establishing a clear framework for fossil fuel advertising. Beyond strengthening legal certainty and transparency, it raises fundamental questions about the balance between climate protection, commercial freedom and the prevention of misleading environmental claims, while potentially informing future regulatory developments across Europe.

DOI: 10.59704/223eabccae3e291a

Author: Marta Torre-Schaub

Language: English

Topic: Environmental law and policy

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7224123010

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