Prunebutt , 8 months ago (edited 8 months ago)

In Germany (and other parts of Europe), there are systems in place to prohibit dependence of the broadcasters On the government.

The Austrian broadcasting service (ORF) is known to be quite sceptical of the conservative government. The former chancellor of Austria actually wanted to coopt it, like Orban did in Hungary and failed to do so. That’s basically, why he’s the former chancellor.

You can compare it to the European Central Bank, or the FED.

It’s not resistant to nepotism, but it’s way better than the corporate hellscape you see in the US media.