The case for Germany is kind of weird, though: downloading is illegal, but streaming is not (or, to be more precise, it's the streaming service's job to make sure they don't host illegal content[1]).

So essentially I'm not allowed to download a movie, but I'm allowed to load it in my browser and watch it later.

However! If I copy the file from the browser's cache to another directory, then that's again illegal. I find this puzzling, but then again, I won't be the one who complains for having a loophole (or is it?) that allows me to download any movie without fear of retribution.

[1] https://torrentfreak.com/viewing-pirated-streams-is-not-ille...

The Netherlands up to now saw the issue the same as copying levy thus allowing his citizens to download movies, music and books from illegal sources.