The RBB broadcaster is under fire for a scandal involving false reporting about Green Party politician Stefan Gelbhaar.

The station falsely accused Gelbhaar of misconduct based on claims by a fabricated individual, "Anne K.

".

RBB has apologized and launched an external investigation, costing €60,000, to address journalistic and structural failures.

Critics, including political and community leaders, have called the incident a "super-GAU" and demanded accountability.

Simultaneously, RBB faces severe financial challenges, with plans to cut 250 jobs and save €22 million to avoid insolvency by 2026. The broadcaster aims to reinvest in digital transformation and programming but faces skepticism about its ability to execute these changes.

Employees and stakeholders have expressed concerns over the drastic measures, with some fearing disproportionate impacts on regional reporting and staff morale.