The European Union on Tuesday approved a plan that would let the French government subsidize music purchases through online subscription services.

 

The scheme would allow French citizens between the ages of 15 and 25 to purchase 50 euro ($70) Carte Musique, or "Music Card," for only 25 euros. The money could be spent on online music subscription services. French officials have said the plan would last for two years and people would be able to buy one subsidized card per year.