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Germany Mandates 8% Revenue Reinvestment in Local Content

2/6/2026

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Germany's government will require streaming platforms and TV broadcasters to reinvest 8% of revenue in local content.
The government will nearly double funding for the domestic film industry to 250 million euros annually.
Platforms investing 12% or more will be exempt from certain regulations, such as producing films in German.
A law is expected to be approved by the cabinet before early April, though penalties for non-compliance remain unclear.

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Germany's government will require streaming platforms and TV broadcasters to reinvest 8% of revenue in local content.
The government will nearly double funding for the domestic film industry to 250 million euros annually.
Platforms investing 12% or more will be exempt from certain regulations, such as producing films in German.
A law is expected to be approved by the cabinet before early April, though penalties for non-compliance remain unclear.