Do You Sign the ORF People's Request?
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Since its introduction, the ORF budget levy has led to heated discussions throughout the country. Now, a referendum should put new pressure on politics. Our question of the day of September 30 is: "Do you sign the referendum against the ORF fees?
Reporters without borders calls for greater independence and sufficient funding The current FPÖ referendum to weaken the ORF is a preliminary culmination in the long-standing political attacks on public broadcasting in Austria. The liberals demand, among other things, the abolition of the budget levy and its replacement by direct funding from the federal budget. This means that much stronger political [...] The post Public-law media are getting …
The FPÖ makes serious in the fight against the ORF budget levy: With its own referendum, the party calls for the abolition of the contribution and a massive budget reduction. ORF Director General Ingrid Thurnher strikes back with clear words, while media minister Andreas Babler is already working on a comprehensive reform.
The FPÖ demands massive savings and funding of the ORF from the budget. In order for the referendum to start, it needs almost 9000 declarations of support.
In the context of today's press conference, the FPÖ Secretary-General and Media Spokesperson NABg. Christian Hafenecker, MA, and FPÖ Federal Party Spokesperson and Deputy Media Spokesperson NABg. Lisa Schuch-Gubik gave the starting signal for the liberal ORF people's desire. The aim was to form a close link with the population against the abuses in public broadcasting and to achieve a total reform. For Hafenecker today is an important day, "beca…
For FPÖ Secretary General Christian Hafenecker, the ORF is "probably one third of the current budget".
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