New Investment Obligations for Streamers and Broadcasters in Germany
• On May 27, 2026, the German Federal Cabinet adopted the draft Media Services Investment Obligation Act (MedienInvestVG) as part of a broader film funding reform. • The act requires Video-on-Demand (VoD) providers to invest 8% of their German revenues into European works and adhere to specific sub-quotas. • To ensure fair distribution of ownership, the legislation aims to limit exclusive rights through the implementation of reversi clauses.
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