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French Government May Subsidize Music Downloads

Posted by Soulskill on from the opening-a-new-front dept.

angry tapir writes "The European Commission has approved a French program to subsidize legal music downloads for young people. The Carte Musique scheme gives €25 (US$35) to French residents aged 12 to 25 to spend on music downloads or subscription services. Young people can purchase a €50 card for just €25, with the balance paid by the state."

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  1. State aid? by Krakadoom · · Score: 5, Interesting

    How is that not illegal state aid under EU law? Because they dont target specific content providers? Sounds highly dubious.