Are these measures enough to calm the situation surrounding the ESC and Israel’s participation?
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has decided on comprehensive reforms for the Eurovision Song Contest – apparently to increase confidence in the competition and fend off recent boycott threats from several countries. The new requirements are intended to reduce the political burden on the contest, prevent accusations of manipulation and make the voting processes more transparent. ESC director Martin Green explained that the ESC must be a “neutral space”…
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