The need for and feasibility of federal funding for the press industry in Germany © Photo Credit: Andrys Stientra - pixabay.com

The need for and feasibility of federal funding for the press industry in Germany

German federal ministry of economics (BMWK) publishes WIK study on press funding

The study  how the federal government could fund the press industry in the most targeted way. It specifically discusses whether it is effective to ensure nationwide supply of periodical press products, and consistent with general legislation.

Assuming that nationwide access to (local) information is considered worth preserving, the study is essentially about ensuring the geographical supply of (local) information in the territory. In this context, the study examines where national coverage is at risk and which periodical press products might be affected.