Netflix content chief warns regulation threatens creative freedom in Europe

Euronews reported that Netflix recorded an 11 percent year on year revenue growth in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa during the third quarter of 2026. Larry Tanz, the head of content for the region, stated that sustaining future growth will depend on preserving creative freedom across European markets. [1]

Euronews detailed that Netflix had no original European productions around 12 years ago, with regional audiences mostly consuming American content. Tanz relocated from the United States to Amsterdam in 2019 to manage European operations. Today, Netflix relies on 10 regional teams to produce local content across Europe. [1]

Over the past decade, Netflix has invested more than 13 billion euros in Europe, according to Euronews. The streaming service also committed to investing an additional 1 billion euros last year to expand its regional productions. [1]

Netflix expanded into international streaming starting in 2010 and operates in over 190 countries. The company reached over 325 million paid memberships globally by the end of 2025, an increase from 301.6 million reported at the end of 2024. [4]