Acquisition of RTL Nederland by DPG Media officially approved

Acquisition of RTL Nederland by DPG Media officially approved

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved the acquisition of RTL Nederland by DPG Media. As of July 1, 2025, RTL Nederland will officially become part of DPG. With this acquisition, DPG Media enters the Dutch television and streaming market.

DPG promises to invest in local content and the expansion of Videoland. Agreements have also been made to safeguard independent journalism, including the establishment of foundations for RTL Nieuws and NU.nl. Sven Sauvé will remain CEO of RTL Nederland and will join the Executive Committee of DPG Media.

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