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New film support rules - EUbusiness Week newsletter 637


14-11-2013

This Week's Top Stories

1. EU puts Germany in the dock over export success
2. EU, US return to trade talks under spy scandal cloud
3. Ukraine EU deal in jeopardy after parliament stalemate
4. Eurozone recovery slows as France contracts
5. EU set to improve rights of foreign seasonal workers
6. EU follows US in allowing portable electronics in-flight

Publisher's Note

State aid rules for the film industry were this week revised in a new Cinema Communication, which extends the scope for state aid from film production alone to all phases of an audiovisual work. Multi-state co-productions are also now able to receive aid of up to 60 per cent of the production budget.

Member States currently provide film support to the tune of around EUR 3bn every year - with France, the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain offering the most. The new rules will contribute towards ensuring the film industry's continued viability and competitiveness. They underline the importance of a vibrant audiovisual scene in shaping European identities as well as reflecting the EU's cultural diversity.
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Regards,

Nick Prag
Publisher, EUbusiness

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