The European Commission has raised objections to Germany's proposed streamer investment obligation law, which would require platforms to invest 8% of annual net revenues in European audiovisual works. Roberto Viola, head of the EU's communications networks directorate, wrote to the German Foreign Ministry calling the measures disproportionate, citing insufficient differentiation between media service categories and problematic sub-quota provisions. The federal culture ministry said EU approval is not required and plans to review potential adjustments while maintaining the timeline for parliamentary passage in early 2027.
Source: DWDL