#52026AS122691EU Approval of Bavarian State Aid Scheme for Digital Games
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Germany can run a Bavarian support scheme for digital game publishing after the European Commission decided not to object to the aid. The scheme will provide grants, debt write-offs, and interest subsidies to support cultural activity in the video games sector. The programme has a total budget of €20 million, with €5 million available each year, and can cover up to 80% of eligible costs. It is scheduled to run from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, so video game publishers and developers in Bavaria should watch the FilmFernsehFonds Bayern application rules.
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Key Changes
- Approves a Bavarian aid scheme for digital games without EU objections
- Allows support through direct grants, debt write-offs, and interest subsidies
- Sets a €20 million total budget and an aid intensity of up to 80%