Ingrid Thurnher

ORF restructuring and financing reform debates

9 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: ORF to implement major cuts and job reductions

The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) is undergoing significant operational and structural changes. Initially, the broadcaster announced plans to decommission small terrestrial transmission sites to achieve annual

Austrian ORF household levy legal challenges

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Austria's Administrative Court upholds ORF household contribution

The Austrian Administrative Court (VwGH) has upheld the legality of the ORF household contribution, a mandatory monthly levy of 15.30 euros introduced at the start of 2024. This decision follows a previous 2025 ruling by

FPÖ political challenges in Austria

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: FPÖ launches petition for ORF reform and budget funding

The Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) has initiated several political challenges regarding the use of public funds and media oversight. In early September, FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl announced plans for a referendum concerni