Peter Schöber has been removed from his position as head of ORF III, the Austrian public broadcaster’s culture channel, and placed on leave. The decision follows an investigation that revealed “behaviour inconsistent with the function of a leader” within the ORF, according to Director-General Monika Thurnher. Thurnher communicated these findings to the ORF’s board of trustees. Details regarding the specific misconduct have not yet been publicly disclosed. This action marks a significant change in leadership for ORF III. The broadcaster hasn’t specified the duration of Schöber’s leave or the next steps regarding the channel’s leadership. The investigation’s outcome raises questions about standards of conduct within Austria’s public broadcasting system.