The European Commission is set to launch a formal inquiry next week into the German public broadcasters' use of licence fee money to fund its internet and other services, reports the Guardian.
The investigation could also influence other publicly funded broadcasters such as the BBC.
The inquiry follows complaints from rival private channels that have complained that the state owned broadcasters ARD and ZDF are using illegal subsidies.
Neelie Kroes, the competition commissio...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.