# FPÖ Files Petition to Abolish ORF Household Levy

September 30, 2026 at 10:15 AM

> The FPÖ has submitted a referendum petition to the Austrian Ministry of the Interior to eliminate the compulsory public broadcasting tax.

The [FPÖ](<https://austriareport.com/entity/freedom-party-of-austria-q131692>) has officially submitted a petition for a referendum to the [Austrian Ministry of the Interior](<https://austriareport.com/entity/ministry-of-the-interior-austria-q358589>), aiming to abolish the [ORF](<https://austriareport.com/entity/orf-broadcaster-q262386>) household levy. Media spokesperson [Christian Hafenecker](<https://austriareport.com/entity/christian-hafenecker-q1080106>) announced the move, which includes the launch of a dedicated website.

Hafenecker describes the levy as a compulsory tax, claiming it generates over 700 million euros annually. The party argues the ORF enjoys unfair financial privileges as a public service medium while failing to maintain objectivity, balance, and independence.

This referendum seeks to eliminate what the FPÖ calls a compulsory fee, citing a lack of impartiality in current broadcasting. The initiative marks a significant challenge to the funding structure of [Austria](<https://austriareport.com/entity/austria-q40>)'s public broadcaster and its legal requirements.


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