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Berlusconi's MFE Plans €1.8B ProSiebenSat.1 Acquisition

9/3/2025

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MFE-MediaforEurope, owned by the Berlusconi family, intends to acquire a majority stake in ProSiebenSat.1 for around €1.8 billion.
The company pledges to maintain editorial independence and job security in Germany.
Berlusconi seeks to improve localized content for German viewers.
Culture Commissioner Wolfram Weimer endorses the acquisition, highlighting ProSieben's independence.
Official acquisition results will be revealed on September 4.

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MFE-MediaforEurope, owned by the Berlusconi family, intends to acquire a majority stake in ProSiebenSat.1 for around €1.8 billion.
The company pledges to maintain editorial independence and job security in Germany.
Berlusconi seeks to improve localized content for German viewers.
Culture Commissioner Wolfram Weimer endorses the acquisition, highlighting ProSieben's independence.
Official acquisition results will be revealed on September 4.