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Orf: Participation of the Heads of State Falls, Contribution for Enterprises Is Re-Regulated

The right of the state governors to consult in the appointment of the ORF regional directors is abolished. For this there is a fundamental agreement of the government factions, reported NEOS media spokesman Henrike Brandstötter. The measure could be decided already in September after the summer break of the National Council. Changes are also planned in the ORF budget levy for companies.
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It has been one of the power demonstrations of the governors of the state for decades when they say a big word at the respective ORF-Landesstudio in the appointment of the director of the state.

The right of state governors to be heard in the appointment of ORF regional directors will be abolished. There is a fundamental agreement on this among the governing factions, NEOS media spokesperson Henrike Brandstötter reported to APA. The measure could be passed as early as September, after the National Council's summer recess. Changes are also planned for the ORF household fee for companies.

The ORF participation of the heads of state will be abolished. NEOS MP Henrike Brandstötter speaks of a system break for an independent ORF.

Neos Media Spokeswoman Henrike Brandstötter reports about an agreement in the government coalition. Accordingly, the countries have no say in the appointment of ORF Landesdirektor:innen after a planned amendment of the ORF law.

In the appointment of ORF-Landesdirektors, state governors had a hearing right so far. This now falls.

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der Standard DE broke the news in on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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