European Commission Clears RTL Acquisition of Sky Deutschland (heise.de)

• Regulatory approval granted without conditions
• Pivot towards digital subscription revenue models
• Integration of major media infrastructure

"The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Sky Deutschland by the RTL Group. This strategic move aims to bolster RTL’s digital subscription offerings, allowing the broadcaster to move away from traditional ad-revenue dependence. Regulators found no competitive risks, permitting the integration of Sky's assets into the RTL ecosystem."