ORF Contribution Remains - But There Is an Innovation
By freezing the ORF household levy at 15.30 euros per month, an increase from 2027 is to be prevented. The basic amount would thus remain at 183.60 euros per household annually until the end of 2029. This measure is part of the negotiations for a possible coalition of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS.
Savings measures planned for ORF
The ORF generates around 700 million euros annually from the fee, which represents the broadcaster's most important source of income. With a total revenue of about 1.1 billion euros, a "massive savings package" is now to be implemented. Government advertising, which will still amount to about 38 million euros in 2024, is also to be reduced.
ORF fee varies by federal state
The monthly household levy varies significantly depending on the federal state:
- Steiermark: 20,00 Euro (Zusatzabgabe: 4,70 Euro)
- Burgenland: 19,90 Euro (Zusatzabgabe: 4,60 Euro)
- Kärnten: 19,90 Euro (Zusatzabgabe: 4,60 Euro)
- Tirol: 18,40 Euro (Zusatzabgabe: 3,10 Euro)
- Salzburg: 15,30 Euro (keine Zusatzabgabe für 2024/2025)
- Wien, Niederösterreich, Oberösterreich, Vorarlberg: jeweils 15,30 Euro (keine Zusatzabgabe)
No abolition of the household levy planned
The final decision is still pending, as the coalition has not yet been finalized. The NEOS must approve the government program with a two-thirds majority. Negotiators emphasize that a complete abolition of the ORF fee is not up for debate due to the budget deficit.
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