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Austrian broadcaster chief Roland Weissman steps down amid sexual harassment allegations
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With immediate effect, the General Director of Austria's public broadcasting service (ORF), 57-year-old Roland Weißmann, has resigned following accusations by an employee regarding inappropriate behavior at the start of his tenure in early 2021.
Key Points
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1Roland Weissman has stepped down as the General Director of Austria's public broadcaster, ORF.
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2The resignation is immediate and follows allegations from an employee regarding inappropriate behavior at the start of his tenure in early 2021 (or late 2025 depending on context).
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3Weissmann denies these accusations while political figures call for absolute transparency.
Developments
[Mar] Mar.9, 08:31 CET - Bluewin.ch reports Weissman's resignation as ORF General Director.
[Feb/Feb?] Feb/26 (implied by 'beginning of his term')
'Inappropriate behavior' alleged against the former CEO at start of tenure.
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Spiegel.de
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