RBB Faces Crisis with Scandal and Major Job Cuts

The broadcaster announces a 22 million euro cost-cutting plan and external investigation into false reporting on Green politician Stefan Gelbhaar.

RBB will cut 254 full-time positions, reducing personnel and honorarium costs by 10.2% to address ongoing financial instability.
The broadcaster plans to allocate 9 million euros to secure financial stability by 2026 and 13 million euros for digital transformation and program investment.
An external investigation, led by Deloitte and journalist Stephan Wels, will examine RBB's handling of false sexual misconduct allegations against Stefan Gelbhaar.
The scandal involved fabricated claims by a non-existent individual, leading to accusations of journalistic and procedural failures at RBB.
RBB's financial challenges are compounded by past mismanagement under former Intendant Patricia Schlesinger, who is involved in a legal dispute over severance and damages.