Spotify and Deezer slam French government’s plans to introduce a ‘music streaming tax’ in the market

Music streaming services have raised concerns over the French government’s proposed tax on music streaming services. Amongst the companies slamming the new plans is Spotify, which has warned that such a move may lead to the company deprioritizing France in the future. Antoine Monin, the Director General of Spotify France, expressed his dismay, labeling the tax a “monumental strategic error, which goes against the issues of economic, cultural and European technology”.

Source: Spotify and Deezer slam French government’s plans to introduce a ‘music streaming tax’ in the market

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