Netflix discusses possible launch in France - report

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Netflix discusses possible launch in France - report
Online video company Netflix has met with French officials to discuss a possible launch of its streaming service in the country, reports Reuters. Netflix is currently available in 41 countries and has so far focused on English-speaking markets in Europe. An unnamed official at the President's office said that Netflix wanted information about any legal conditions that would impact its potential launch on the French market. He added that Netflix executives were also visiting Germany and other countries in Europe.

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