I used to love this contest so much, it has been so important to me, but I cannot bring myself to support an event that proudly gives a platform to genocide. Good fucking riddance, Eurovision Song Contest
I used to love this contest so much, it has been so important to me, but I cannot bring myself to support an event that proudly gives a platform to genocide. Good fucking riddance, Eurovision Song Contest
The vote is expected to take place this evening.
The vote is expected to take place this evening.
"We hold the same opinion [...] that Israel's presence was unsustainable — firstly, for the genocide. Eurovision is a contest, but human rights are not."
The lineup includes #Eurovision 2009 representative Andrea Demirović, Montesong 2024 third-placer Baryak and fan favourite Dolce Hera.
Instead, an "open and in-person discussion" will take place at the EBU General Assembly in December. No vote is currently planned.
In the end, no vote was held on Israel's participation in the contest. "Had one taken place, the majority would likely have voted against Israel," EBU sources report.
In the end, no vote was held on Israel's participation in the contest. "Had one taken place, the majority would likely have voted against Israel," EBU sources report.
Now is the time to apply pressure onto global leaders to take action and stop being complicit.
If it’s not a genocide then what are you fucking calling it.
Now is the time to apply pressure onto global leaders to take action and stop being complicit.
If it’s not a genocide then what are you fucking calling it.
Connection to the Madleen ship has been lost.
Connection to the Madleen ship has been lost.
Ksenija Horvat, director of RTVSLO, has re-stated "concerns regarding Israel's participation" and called for an "urgent debate" on voting transparency.
Ksenija Horvat, director of RTVSLO, has re-stated "concerns regarding Israel's participation" and called for an "urgent debate" on voting transparency.
Among other things, he states the EBU will look at "promotion of acts [...] by delegations and associated parties".
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The article contains the warning notice sent to KAN by the EBU, and contains detailed specific breaches committed by the Israeli delegation during #Eurovision 2024.
The article contains the warning notice sent to KAN by the EBU, and contains detailed specific breaches committed by the Israeli delegation during #Eurovision 2024.
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