ORF Election Moved to June 11th
The Austrian ÖVP and FPÖ want to change the date for electing ORF board members. The government plans a major reform of the ORF. This reform is seen as a political fight.
The Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the Freedom Party (FPÖ) agreed to hold the election of the ORF board members on June 11th. This decision was made at a board meeting. The Austrian government is planning a significant reform of the ORF. A large meeting is planned for the autumn to start this reform. The reform is considered a key political issue.
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Highlights
ORF Board Election Shift
The ÖVP board wants to move the ORF board election to June 11th.
Government Plans ORF Reform
The Austrian government plans a reform of the ORF in parliament.
Autumn Convention Planned
A broad convention is planned for autumn to discuss ORF.
Political Battleground Identified
The ORF reform is seen as a political battle.
FPÖ Supports New Date
Westenthaler suggested June 11th for the ORF election.