ORF in criticism: Readers demand sharp consequences after scandal!

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Leser des Exxpress fordern nach ORF-Kritik Konsequenzen; Debatten über faire Finanzierung und staatliche Beihilfen intensivieren sich.
According to ORF criticism, readers of the Exxpress are calling for consequences; Debates about fair financing and state aid are intensified. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Argentinierstraße 30a, 1040 Wien, Österreich - The ORF contribution service (OBS) is currently exposed to massive criticism after a young blogger has successfully sued an invalid decision. According to Exxpress , readers are outraged by the fact that collection agency can issue notices with formal mistakes. This discussion is accompanied by a broader debate about the financing of the ORF by forced fees, which is no longer considered up to date.

Especially compared to private channels who do without such fees, many votes require a fundamental reform of the ORF. In numerous comments, readers are skeptical about institutions such as ORF, the EU and the WHO. The mood is tense and a protest storm is created that could result in further consequences for public service broadcasting.

legal steps and citizens' initiatives

bürgerschutz.org A sample for a class action that is required, among other things, that the ORF informs about compliance with legal requirements. Among other things, the citizens call for evidence on topics such as the legal contribution survey, the proportionality of the fees and the independence of reporting.

The lack of transparency in the use of funds and the question of whether ORF needs a forced financing at all illustrate the urgency of these concerns. Citizens want their voices to be heard and expect an appealable confirmation from ORF.

political discussion in the National Council

The discussion about ORF financing also reaches the political levels, as "https://www.parlament.gv.at/aktuelles/nationalrat-ueber-neues-modell-fuer-orf-gehren/" class = "source_3"> parlament.gv.at . The freedoms (FPÖ) were rejected by the plans to finance ORF through a budget tax. In an urgent application, the Federal Government, in particular media minister Susanne Raab, demanded that they distance them from these plans. Raab, on the other hand, emphasized that the judgment of the Constitutional Court would be implemented for GIS financing.

The talks about a new financing model are only at the beginning. While the FPÖ expresses reviews and made a request for no confidence against Raab, the ÖVP takes the initiative to discuss various models. However, it demands that ORF contributions have to be cheaper for households. The SPÖ, on the other hand, speaks for a strong, independent public service broadcast model with fair funding, while the Greens emphasize the cultural and democratic policy role of ORF.

The NEOS support the independence of the ORF, but criticize criticism of the existing political influence. The civil protests in connection with the political debates show that reforming ORF financing is a central topic in Austrian society and could lead to a rethink in relation to the role of public service broadcasting.

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