Josefstadt boss Herbert Föttinger is said to have established a "culture of fear"

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Research by the “Standard” shows that the theatre director is said to have prevented measures against violence and sexual harassment at his house. Föttinger explained that he needed to work on his behavior. How official bodies are reacting.

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Herbert Föttinger, long-time director of the Theater in der Josefstadt, is facing allegations, according to a report in the "Standard" (online edition). Numerous current and former employees speak of a "permanent atmosphere of fear" in relation to Föttinger's management style. Furthermore, sexual assaults by an actor were inadequately prosecuted. The theater has announced that it will investigate the matter, and Föttinger has apologized.

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According to Der Standard, several employees complain about the management style and the lack of measures against abuse of power.