Switzerland: National Council approves of amended Film Act including investment in local content obligation with changes
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National Council approves of amended Film Act including investment in local content obligation with changes
The Swiss National Council approves the amended Film Act that requires streaming platforms to show and invest in local content. However, contrary to the Federal Council, the National Council only proposes an investment obligation of 1% of revenue, instead of the initially suggested 4%.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Investment in local content obligation
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
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2020-02-26
under deliberation
2020-09-07
under deliberation
2021-06-07
under deliberation
2021-09-16
adopted
2022-02-16
adopted
2022-05-15
adopted