anchor confirmed at a Datum Foundation event that he will not seek the position of Director General or Director in 2026. Speaking as a private citizen, Wolf addressed his career while Clemens Pig prepares to succeed in 2027.
The ORF faces a projected 2027 budget of 780 million euros amid a 93-million-euro subsidy cut. While the mandatory household levy is frozen until 2029, Pig warns of a 140-million-euro annual shortfall. Some states still add levies to the 15.30 euro base fee.
Wolf, who once proposed a citizens' council for ORF oversight, remains a target of criticism. Board member has called for his dismissal following a social media ethics violation, even as Wolf admits he would ban social media if possible.