German cabinet mandates streaming investment in European audiovisual works (heise.de)

• 8% of German ad and subscription revenue must fund European works.
• 80% of investments require works with a "German cultural imprint".
• Over 12% investment lifts quotas and copyright restrictions.

"On 27 May 2026, the German federal cabinet approved a requirement for streaming platforms and broadcasters with over €10 million annual revenue to invest 8% of their German advertising and subscription revenue into European audiovisual works. 60% must be new works, 80% must have a "German cultural imprint", and 70% must come from independent producers. Investments exceeding 12% exempt from quotas. Netflix has criticized the plan."