FPÖ unleashes Sturm against ORF: What is behind the allegations?

FPÖ unleashes Sturm against ORF: What is behind the allegations?

The Freedom Party in Austria (FPÖ) is in turmoil due to a explosive contribution in the ORF report, which is sharply criticized by FPÖ media spokesman Christian Hafenecker. He describes the current edition as "summit of manipulation and opinion" and accuses the ORF to blame the party for covid infections and deaths by presenting the criticism of the FPÖ as dangerous. Hafenecker calls for an immediate explanation of ORF general director Weißmann and renews the demand for the abolition of the ORF household submission, such as OE24 reported.

As part of the current government negotiations between the FPÖ and ÖVP, massive changes in the financing of public service broadcasting are discussed. Hafenecker presents the strategy of the freedom to finance the ORF from the tax system instead of the previous budget tax. This measure is part of the FPÖ plans to save over 100 million euros in media financing, which is also confirmed by Meinbezirk . The FPÖ also requires long -term protection of the budget model over several legislative periods to minimize the dependence of the ORF on future changes of government.

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