Vienna, April 22, 2026 Roland Weißmann has called for the ORF compliance report to be presented to the Austrian public broadcaster's foundation council, despite findings that cleared him of legal wrongdoing in an employee interaction.
Compliance Report Findings
The compliance investigation, conducted by external lawyers, concluded that there was no evidence of sexual harassment in a legal sense or discrimination under Austria’s Equal Treatment Act. The report further stated that the exchange between Weißmann and the ORF employee was "not unwelcome to either party," according to sources familiar with the document.
ORF’s external lawyer, Christopher Schrank, confirmed the report’s conclusions but emphasized it would not be made public, even partially, to protect the personal rights of those involved. "The report will not be published, even in part, to protect personal rights," Schrank stated. The decision to withhold the report has drawn scrutiny, particularly as Weißmann seeks greater transparency by pushing for its disclosure to the ORF foundation council and board of trustees.
Weißmann’s Push for Transparency
Weißmann, a key figure in the ongoing leadership discussions at ORF, has repeatedly requested that the compliance report be shared with the foundation council and board of trustees. His demand comes amid preparations for the upcoming ORF general director election, with the job posting expected to be published within a week.