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Netflix Price Rises Are Illegal, Rules Italian Court
The court said Netflix failed to justify several increases and gave the company 90 days to notify subscribers about refunds.
- On April 1, 2026, a Rome Court ruled that Netflix illegally raised subscription prices between 2017 and 2024, ordering the company to refund Italian subscribers and reduce current fees.
- Netflix violated Italy's Consumer Code by unilaterally raising prices without clear justification, the court found, rejecting the company's argument that advance notice provisions in its terms of use were sufficient.
- Long-Term Premium subscribers could claim around €500 in refunds, while Standard users may receive about €250, according to consumer group Movimento Consumatori.
- Netflix must notify subscribers within 90 days or face a €700-per-day penalty, though the company has announced it will appeal the ruling.
- Similar lawsuits against Netflix are occurring across the European Union, including in Germany, Netherlands, and Poland, contrasting with United States legal standards that prioritize process over substance.
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