Business & Commerce

#52026AS121528EU Approval of Italian State Aid for Digital Transformation in Publishing and Media

🇪🇺European Union··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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Italy can provide up to EUR 132 million in direct grants to support the digital transformation of publishers, broadcasters, news agencies and related content distribution businesses. The European Commission reviewed the aid scheme and raised no objections under EU State aid rules. The measure can cover up to 70 percent of eligible costs and runs until 30 June 2027. Businesses in the affected media sectors may be able to seek funding for digital upgrades, while competitors should note that the scheme has been cleared at EU level.

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Key Changes

  • Clears an Italian State aid scheme for digital transformation in publishing, broadcasting and news agency activities
  • Allows direct grants with an overall budget of EUR 132 million and an annual budget of EUR 42 million
  • Permits aid intensity of up to 70 percent until 30 June 2027

Affected Parties

Italian publishersBroadcasters+2 more…

Tags

state aid,digital transformation,media