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Netflix criticized a new German bill mandating streaming services reinvest 8% of local revenue, arguing it will reduce content production and hinder investment.
Netflix has criticized a new legislative proposal in Germany that would require streaming services to reinvest at least 8% of their local revenue back into domestic and European film and television productions [1]. The company argues that the regulation, recently approved by the cabinet led by Friedrich Merz, will ultimately make it difficult to finance ambitious projects and lead to a reduction in the overall volume of content produced [1][2].
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On May 27, the German cabinet approved legislation requiring streaming companies to invest a minimum of 8% of revenue generated within Germany into the country's film and TV sectors [1][2]. If companies fail to meet this obligation, they would be subject to a penalty amounting to 75% of the funds they did not reinvest [1][2]. The bill also addresses copyright ownership, allowing platforms to hold rights indefinitely provided they gradually return or share them with creators [1]. The legislation still requires passage by parliament
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