Austria considers funding ORF through state budget instead of license fee

The ÖVP suggests abolishing the broadcasting fee and funding ORF through the federal budget.

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The reform proposal aims for a new governance and oversight structure.

This measure could redefine the economic model of Austria's public service broadcaster.

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