{
  "id": 5369695,
  "title": "Video Streaming: Netflix Increases Prices in Germany",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/video-streaming-netflix-erhoht-preise-in-deutschland",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-03T17:00:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/it-internet/video-streaming-netflix-erhoeht-preise-in-deutschland/100251890.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Netflix has raised its prices in Germany for the first time in over two years. The premium subscription with 4K picture quality and 3D sound now costs €21.99 per month, up from €19.99, while the standard subscription increases from €13.99 to €15.99 and the ad-supported subscription rises from €4.99 to €6.99. Additional fees for password sharing have also increased. This is the second price hike in Germany this year, following the one in April 2024.",
  "summary": "It's happening again: Netflix is getting more expensive in Germany too. The video streaming market leader, as usual, cites the larger offer as the reason.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Video Streaming: Netflix Increases Prices in Germany",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/video-streaming-netflix-erhoht-preise-in-deutschland-5376996",
        "published": "2026-09-03T17:25:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}