Federal Justice Minister Hubig Proposes Stricter Regulations for Secondary Ticket Market
Daily Monitor
May 15, 2026
Federal Justice Minister Hubig Proposes Stricter Regulations for Secondary Ticket Market
Federal Justice Minister Christine Hubig has announced plans to implement stricter regulations on the secondary ticket market in Germany.
In an interview with Bild-Zeitung, Hubig emphasized the potential for effective national regulation, citing successful models from other countries. Proposed measures include capping excessive price markups on resold tickets, a response to concerns raised by artists and event organizers who argue that mass ticket purchases for resale deprive them of revenue. This announcement was broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on May 15, 2026.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de
