Cultural Workers Fear Savings in Orf Culture

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In an open letter, artists and cultural workers warn of cuts in the cultural program. General Weißmann sees ORF as "the most reliable partner".

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The initiative with prominent support calls in an open letter for the "topos" preservation. And: The performance of the Song Contest Finale 2026 should not be at the expense of culture. ORF boss Weißmann defends the station against criticism.

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An initiative with prominent support calls for the maintenance of "topos" and no ESC funds at the expense of culture. ORF CEO Weißmann: ORF "is and remains the most reliable partner" of cultural professionals

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Culture professionals are concerned about ORF cultural reporting and support the initiative "No Way Saving of ORF Cultural News and ORF Cultural Programmes". An open letter to Director General Roland Weißmann, among other things, expresses the fear that, in addition to general austerity pressure, additional funds will be withdrawn from culture through the alignment of the Song Contest 2026. Weissmann stressed that ORF "is and remains the most re…