Memo: State aid: Commission and German Länder render the activities of ARD and ZDF compatible with the Community rules while considering the interests of commercial operators – joint press statement

EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes and Minister Presidents Kurt Beck (Rheinland-Pfalz) and Günther H. Oettinger (Baden-Württemberg) welcomed the signature of Germany's 12th inter-State Treaty on broadcasting. The signature will conclude the 16 Länders' endeavours to bring the activities of ARD and ZDF in line with the applicable Community rules while considering the interests of commercial operators.