leader announced a major referendum during an interview on oe24.tv this Wednesday. Scheduled for introduction in September 2026, the initiative demands the abolition of compulsory fees, clean information, and a focused Austrian program.
Kickl defined clean information as a precisely regulated public service mandate. The party also filed a complaint with KommAustria regarding Clemens Pig's June 2026 appointment as Director General, following the 2025 ORF-Haushaltsabgabe NEIN referendum.
That previous effort by Robert Marschall secured 119,368 signatures, surpassing the 100,000-vote threshold required for National Council discussion. This new FPÖ move intensifies the ongoing political debate over the broadcaster's funding and leadership.