Roland Weißmann
Roland Weißmann is the General Director of ORF, Austria's national public service broadcaster. He has played a pivotal role in the organization and promotion of major cultural events, including the Eurovision Song Contest. Following Austria's recent win in the contest, he expressed enthusiasm about hosting the event in 2026, highlighting its potential economic benefits and the importance of early planning for its organization and financing.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,164 | $2,700,000 | 1,319$ |
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 60,776 | $2,700,000 | 2,514$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 42,698 | $1,400,000 | 1,279$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,911 | $700,000 | 640$ |
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,390 | $190,000 | 171$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 625,978 | 614 | $73,000 | 72$ |
| Totals | 6 | 199,617,954 | 154,553 | $7,763,000 | 5,995$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
ORF Director Roland Weißmann lamented the boycott and emphasized that artists, not countries, participate in the ESC.
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Austria:
Roland Weißmann is the chief of ORF who confirmed the removal of Hannes Aigelsreiter.
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Austria:
Roland Weißmann was appointed as the ORF General in 2021.
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Slovenia:
Roland Weißmann confirmed the news about hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.
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San Marino:
Roland Weißmann announced that Vienna will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
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Austria:
Roland Weißmann expressed excitement about the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Austria.
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Austria:
Roland Weißmann expressed excitement about the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Austria.
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Austria:
Roland Weißmann expressed excitement about the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Austria.
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