French Constitutional Council rejects Airbnb challenge against tourist tax
( July 31, 2026, 20:52 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: France's Constitutional Council has rejected Airbnb Ireland's constitutional challenge to a minimum fine for failing to collect France's tourist tax, finding that the provision complies with the Constitution. Airbnb challenged a French law allowing courts to impose fines of between €750 and €2,500 on accommodation platforms that fail to collect the tourist tax from guests. The Constitutional Council said the measure pursues the constitutional objective of combating tax fraud.The decision is attached....
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