As global streaming giants expand in France, regulators push for greater transparency on local content investments and more oversight.
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Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ have collectively invested €866 million ($906 million) in French film and TV under the EU's Audiovisual Media Services Directive - a regulatory move that could pave the way for further transparency requirements.
With inroads made by international platforms, French regulators may now seek more detailed reporting on content investments, potentially setting a precedent for other European markets grappling with the influence of global streamers.
As global streaming giants expand in France, regulators push for greater transparency on local content investments and more oversight.
beat sheet
Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ have collectively invested €866 million ($906 million) in French film and TV under the EU's Audiovisual Media Services Directive - a regulatory move that could pave the way for further transparency requirements.
With inroads made by international platforms, French regulators may now seek more detailed reporting on content investments, potentially setting a precedent for other European markets grappling with the influence of global streamers.