ORF saves 300 million: Golden Handshake for over 300 better earners!

ORF saves 300 million: Golden Handshake for over 300 better earners!

The Austrian Radio (ORF) plans a far -reaching step to cope with its financial challenges. Over 300 older earners are to be sent to the early board with a Golden Handshake . This decision comes into force because the government has frozen the budget output by 2029, which dictated the ORF necessary savings.

The company's entire savings package amounts to around 300 million euros. The employees concerned, born male before 1966 and female before 1967, received 55 percent of their last salary until the pension claim, financed by ORF. If you do not voluntarily choose the Golden Handshake, you risk termination. oe24.at reported that the ORF press office has so far not been available for which employees could have received the offer.

in the center of the controversy

A prominent face that may be affected by this program is Armin Wolf, the moderator of the ORF news. Born in 1966, he is at the age limit for the offer. Wolf, who is considered the highest paid journalist of ORF with an annual salary of 266,855 euros, is known for his sharp interview style, which is often criticized. More than half of the television viewers find the ORF reporting to be unbalanced. Critics accuse Wolf of conducting interviews such as interrogations and neglecting important topics.

While Wolf is in focus, Pius Strobl, another ORF manager, is not affected by the Golden Handshake program. Strobl, who was born in 1956 and receives an annual salary of 451,710 euros, has a contract until the end of 2026 and is praised for his work in the restructuring of ORF. His role in the "Light into the Dark" project can also be noted what he successfully manages the company in without major costs.

financial challenges in the ORF

The financial difficulties of the ORF are part of a major problem. Other areas could also be affected by austerity measures. According to orf.at there are among other things educational cars, climate moni and tax benefits for electric cars on the prank list. Experts warn that the savings potential in 2025 could be lower than originally planned.

The coalition negotiators from FPÖ and ÖVP have different views of these austerity measures that aim to avoid an EU deficit procedure. In the coming days, the negotiation stands and details of the savings plans will be announced, whereby an early agreement is not excluded.

Overall, the ORF remains against a variety of challenges: HR reduction, increasing public criticism and the pursuit of financial stability set the course for the future of the company.