On May 27, 2026 the German Cabinet adopted a draft law mandating streaming platforms and broadcasters to invest at least 8 percent of their annual revenue in the German film market. The law also sets sub‑quotas for German‑language productions, independent producers, new works, and requires fair revenue sharing with independent creators. The decision unlocks the previously doubled federal film funding of €250 million per year, bringing total annual support for film production to over €300 million when combined with jury‑based cultural film funding and the Filmförderungsanstalt. The bill allows media companies to deviate from detailed provisions if they commit 12 percent or more, a clause designed to secure significant orders for the domestic film industry while limiting interference with business models. The reform builds on four pillars: the revised Filmförderungsgesetz, jury‑based cultural film funding, the increased federal budget, and the new investment commitment for media providers.
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