Ex-RBB Chief Schlesinger and Broadcaster Clash Over Millions in Court

The legal battle centers on Schlesinger's demand for a lifetime monthly pension and RBB's counterclaims for damages tied to alleged misconduct.

Patricia Schlesinger, former RBB Intendant, is suing for a lifetime monthly pension of €18,300, while RBB countersues for €1.78 million in damages over alleged mismanagement and misuse of funds.
The court has suggested mediation to resolve the dispute, giving both parties until the end of May to negotiate a settlement.
Schlesinger has offered to waive over €300,000 in pension claims if the broadcaster drops its counterclaims, though RBB's representatives have deferred the decision to their administrative board.
The allegations against Schlesinger include improper approval of bonuses, misuse of public funds for personal expenses, and excessive planning costs for a media project that was later canceled.
The court appears skeptical of RBB's claims that Schlesinger's pension agreement is invalid, suggesting the broadcaster may face challenges in proving its case.