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ORF candidate Altenburger calls household fee 'fairest financing'

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Media consultant Robert Altenburger is a candidate for ORF General Director, advocating for the household fee as the fairest financing method.
  • Altenburger, with a background in ORF program planning and Servus-TV, is one of seven applicants undergoing hearings.
  • The ORF Foundation Council will appoint the new director, who will serve from 2027.

Media consultant Robert Altenburger, a former ORF program manager and ex-editor-in-chief of Servus-TV, has applied for the position of ORF General Director. He is among seven candidates presenting their plans to the ORF Foundation Council this Thursday.

Altenburger views the ORF household fee as the "fairest form of financing" for the public broadcaster. His application concept, available for download, outlines his vision for the ORF's future, including its information services and financial structure. The Foundation Council is expected to appoint the new director, who will take office in 2027, following the hearings.

During his hearing, Altenburger is expected to discuss his strategies for the ORF's programming, its financial sustainability, and potential budget cuts. His background in program planning and development at ORF, combined with his experience at Servus-TV, positions him as a candidate with diverse media industry insights.

fairest Form der Finanzierung

— Robert AltenburgerAltenburger described his view on the ORF household fee during his application process.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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