The latest developments regarding their duties and taxes on pay -TV create significant market inequalities, affecting the Greek television industry and enhancing gaps between domestic and international services streaming.

US decision to impose 20% duty In exports television products It adds a new financial burden to Greek producers and exporters while large international platforms, such as Netflixthe Disney Plus and Amazon Primeremain tax -free in Greece while at the same time increase prices For Greek subscribers.

This separation in tax treatment creates an unfair competition as local television service providers are called upon to pay taxes and to compete with the international platforms enjoying more favorable conditions.

The 10% tax imposed in 2016 on Greek subscription television, which was reinstated in 2022 after a temporary suspension due to coronovation, is burdened by domestic services, while international platforms remain tax -free and are expected to continue to increase prices, which is exacerbated by the situation.

This situation can create problems to development and viability Domestic television services and enhance market inequalities, emphasizing the need for a more powerful and just regulatory framework that will equally treat domestic and international platforms.