Eurovision Song Contest changes rules after Israel voting controversy
There are new rules about government campaigns, as well as the number of votes each fan can cast.
www.bbc.comI don't have live access to current news feeds right now. Based on the latest available public reporting through late 2025 and into 2026, Eurovision has implemented updated voting rules to address concerns about external promotion and to tighten how votes are collected, while also reinstating jury votes for some phases to balance public sentiment. If you want the most up-to-the-minute details, I can pull fresh sources for you and summarize them with citations.
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There are new rules about government campaigns, as well as the number of votes each fan can cast.
www.bbc.comSwitzerland wins the Eurovision Song Contest, topping the leaderboard in a competition fraught with last-minute changes and backstage incidents. Meanwhile, Israel's performance was met by protests, shouts and applause.
news.sky.comMartin Green says attempts to influence voters will be taken seriously, but stops short of sanctions.
www.bbc.comThere are new rules about government campaigns, as well as the number of votes each fan can cast.
www.bbc.co.ukThe Eurovision final will kick off this evening, but the event has already been marred in controversy. Dutch singer Joost Klein has been axed from the final over alleged inappropriate behaviour and the Irish act has been absent from the flag ceremony. Follow live for all the latest.
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