Turkey Probes Netflix, Disney+ for Anti-Competitive Practices

Turkey’s competition authority initiated a probe into major streaming platforms, including Netflix Inc., Disney+, and Amazon’s Prime Video, following findings about potential breaches of competition law and discriminatory practices favoring in-house productions.

Preliminary findings suggest the platforms may have engaged in exclusive agreements and other anti-competitive practices with content providers, including producers and distributors, the Competition Board said on Sunday. The practices may also have been unfair to actors, directors, and screenwriters.

In addition to global players, the inquiry also targets local streaming services such as Exxen, owned by Acun Ilicali, a prominent Turkish media mogul ...