FPÖ rages via new ORF show: propaganda or necessary discourse?

FPÖ rages via new ORF show: propaganda or necessary discourse?

Österreich - On March 30, 2025, the new ORF program "concerned: us-reports without filters". This broadcast offers a platform to examine opportunities and challenges in a society characterized by migration and is broadcast on ORF 2 and Wednesday at 10:45 p.m. on ORF 1 every Saturday at 1:20 p.m. According to the magazine editor-in-chief Lisa Totzauer, the editorial team attaches particular importance to journalistic responsibility in times of social polarization.

The first edition deals with the highly controversial topic of deportations and asks the basic question: "Who can stay, who has to go?" In this context, the FPÖ media spokesman Christian Hafenecker criticizes the show sharply and describes it as a "new propaganda piece". He accuses the ORF to teach the population on the topic of "multiculturalism" and illegal mass immigration.

criticism of the FPÖ and demands for reforms

Hafenecker even speaks of an "FPÖ-Bashing" and criticizes the negative framing of the term "remigration". Furthermore, he expresses concerns about the cooperation of the ORF with the private association Döw perceived as "right -wing extremist maker". Hafenecker therefore demands that the ORF should also speak to Austrian victims of the "multicultural craze" to enable a more balanced discussion.

In addition, the FPÖ demands a comprehensive reform of the ORF in the direction of a slimming basic radio and vehemently speaks against the “obsessive-compulsive tax”, which is collected for the financing of public service broadcasting. These statements throw a shadow on the planned content of the program and the intention behind the journalistic approach of the ORF.

social context and challenges

In a broader social context, it can be seen that the topic of migration in many European countries like Austria repeatedly leads to heated debates. According to various studies, public opinion is often divided. The challenge is to take into account both the needs of migrants and the concerns of the local population and to find a respectful dialogue.

The program wants to help promote this discussion and to create a space for different perspectives. However, the challenge is to dissuade critics like Hafenecker from their point of view and to ensure balanced reporting.

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