Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting
Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".
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"We can confirm that we have begun investigating a move to wholly online audience voting for the Eurovision Song Contest and more details will be announced in the months ahead."
— Jean Philip De Tender , Executive
"Even without major paid campaigns, and with a voting system that we can vouch for, it has become clear that today's geopolitical climate is driving votes for certain artists for reasons that have very little to do with their performances."
— Jean Philip De Tender , Executive
"This is nothing new in Eurovision's history - we have seen it happen before - but this time it is persistent, and for many it is deeply worrying."
— Jean Philip De Tender , Executive
Key People
Chair of the Eurovision Reference Group.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Chief Executive of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
Singer who represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".
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