New details have emerged in the ongoing ORF affair as supervisory board members reviewed 3820 chats, notes, and secretly recorded phone calls seized during an investigation against an employee, who has provided explanations for the documents.

DER STANDARD: ORF Affair: What's in 3820 Weissmann Chats – and How the Employee Explains Them

ORF supervisory board members reviewed documents seized during an investigation against an employee, including chats, notes, and secretly recorded phone calls, with the employee providing explanations.

A discussion has begun regarding a potential military service reform that would not include new civilian service options. The Freedom Party (FPÖ) has rejected this proposed reform, stating that if it proceeds, the army could be shut down.

Die Presse: Military Service Reform Without New Civilian Service? 'If That Comes, We Will…

A discussion about a potential military service reform that does not include new civilian service options.

Die Presse: FPÖ Rejects Military Service Reform: 'Then the Army Can Be Shut Down'

The FPÖ party opposes the proposed military service reform, stating the army could be closed if it proceeds.

The Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) is facing new discussions regarding its leadership, with speculation about whether it might become a 'Chamber of Labor branch,' involving figures like Federal Minister for Finance Markus Marterbauer and State Secretary for Sports Michaela Schmidt. Additionally, reports reveal how Doris Bures, the Third President of the National Council, was considered for the SPÖ party leadership but did not assume the role due to her being in Africa at the time.

Kurier: How Doris Bures did not become SPÖ party leader

State representatives of the SPÖ were counting on the 3rd National Council President until the last minute. There was only one problem: Doris Bures was in Africa.

profil: Will the SPÖ Become a Chamber of Labor Branch?

Marterbauer, Schmidt, and Eder are discussed in the context of the SPÖ leadership question.

The parliamentary investigation committee into the Pilnacek case is continuing its questioning sessions. Christian Pilnacek, a former high-ranking official in the Ministry of Justice, passed away in October 2023.

ORF: Pilnacek Investigation Committee Continues Questioning

The parliamentary investigation committee into Pilnacek is continuing its questioning sessions.