On Good Friday, the ORF is not allowed to run commercials on the radio or television. The now traditional minute of silence, which has existed since the 1970s, will also be held again on April 7. This causes great opposition among critics of religion.
In Austria, the public broadcaster’s advertising possibilities are closely linked to the Christian faith. So if you look through the program on Good Friday, there is no trace of advertising. According to Section 14(3) of the ORF Act, no corresponding broadcasting times may be offered on All Saints’ Day, Christmas Eve and Good Friday.
Complaint lodged against minute of silence
The minute of silence, which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday at 3 p.m. on ORF 2, has also been agitated among religious critics for some time. They complain that the broadcaster prefers Christianity. A complaint was even lodged with the Constitutional Court. However, the objection to the minute’s silence on Good Friday was rejected and is therefore legally admissible.
“The alleged violation of constitutionally guaranteed rights has not taken place,” the Constitutional Court said. This means that the ORF ritual, which dates back to the 1970s, can take place on the holiday as usual.
Source: Krone
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