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Mediation Fails in RBB’s Dispute with Former Intendantin Schlesinger

A July 4 court verdict will determine multi-million euro claims after ongoing legal battles have driven up costs.

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Patricia Schlesinger beim Prozess Mitte Januar
2,6 Millionen Euro gab der RBB allein im Jahr 2024 für Ruhegeldzahlungen aus
Vor einem weißen Hintergrund mir RBB-Logo steht die Journalistin und RBB-Chefin Ulrike Demmer und schaut mürrisch – noch immer gibt der Sender horrende Summen für ehemalige Mitarbeiter aus

Overview

  • RBB has accrued roughly €818,000 in legal fees contesting pension and damage claims by former executives.
  • The broadcaster paid €2.6 million in pensions to ex-executives in 2024, including Patricia Schlesinger’s claimed €18,300 monthly stipend.
  • RBB has filed counterclaims seeking several million euros in damages over the halted ‘Digitales Medienhaus’ project.
  • Two multi-hour mediation sessions ended without agreement as the Administrative Council found the parties’ positions irreconcilable.
  • Despite a €49.3 million surplus in 2024, RBB will cut 254 full-time positions by 2026 to alleviate financial pressure.