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In the world of Austrian television, there are a few noteworthy updates that have been making waves.
Firstly, the popular satirical show "Willkommen Österreich," hosted by Dirk Stermann and his partner, will return to our screens on September 23rd. This marks a gap of almost four months without fresh satire on ORF, as the show takes a summer break. However, ORF has denied any departure plans for the programme, confirming that it will continue until at least the end of 2027, with no plans to end the program soon.
The status of Dirk Stermann's role in "Willkommen Österreich" remains unclear at this time, as he has recently been considering retirement plans. No specific details about his retirement plans or his role in the show have been provided.
Meanwhile, ORF's "Was gibt es Neues?" features apolitical jokes in its summer programming, providing a lighter alternative to the usual political satire.
Elsewhere on the satire front, politics is thoroughly dismantled on ZDF's "heute-show." This week, Oliver Welke and Jan Böhmermann will appear on the show, adding their unique perspectives to the political discourse.
In other news, Peter Klien's "season finale" from May 30th will run again on September 23rd, replacing the usual "Willkommen Österreich" episode. This means that viewers will not get to say "Good night, Austria" until September 26th, when the show takes a break once more.
In the realm of popular opinion, a recent poll revealed that a millionaire who recently took a child's hat away at tennis is less popular than Merz, according to a statement on ZDF. Interestingly, "Sunburn on the back of the knee" is said to be even less popular than the millionaire in the same poll.
As the summer comes to a close, it seems that politics, satire, and popular culture will continue to intertwine on Austrian television, promising an exciting and engaging autumn season.
