Spotify faces investigation in Türkiye over competition and content concerns

Türkiye’s competition regulator has opened an investigation into Spotify’s playlists and market conduct. Spotify is under formal investigation in Türkiye, with authorities examining the platform’s role in both anti-competitive practices and hosting user-generated playlists accused of insulting religious and national values. As reported by Digital Music News, Türkiye’s Competition Authority (Rekabet Kurumu) announced on Friday that it has launched an investigation into Spotify. The inquiry focuses on whether the company’s local strategies may have unfairly impacted the music industry, especially in how artists are promoted and royalties are distributed. The statement from the authority said it would investigate whether Spotify…