A New Law Will Ensure Netflix And Amazon Feature More European Content

Netflix and Amazon are making a lot of international content, and Europe is making sure it gets a fair piece of the pie. Engadget reports an upcoming law passed by the EU will ensure streaming services have at least 30% of original content based out of a European nation. Additionally, these European nations can mandate the minimum number of shows or movies in their respective countries, or introduce a surcharge to citizens to help fund their national film funds. 

So what will Netflix look like when 30% of its content comes out of or is purchased from Europe? Not much different apparently, as the streaming giant is supposedly very close to meeting that quota already. That's not entirely surprising given the big push Netflix has put into creating international content, although I never would've guessed it comprised 30% of content on Netflix. 

I'm guessing that means shows like The Rain and Dark aren't going anywhere anytime soon then! Do you have a European show you watch on streaming that's your favorite?