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MStV

Abbreviation for Medienstaatsvertrag

In short and in plain language

The MStV is a treaty between the German states. It deals with broadcast and online media.

It can apply to websites with their own articles, such as a blog.

Then it may ask for more details. One example is a person who is in charge of the content.

Definition
The MStV is the Interstate Media Treaty agreed between the German federal states on broadcasting and online media. For websites with editorial content, such as a blog, it can require additional details such as a person responsible for the content.