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Established in 1950 and also known in French as Union Européenne de Radio-télévision (UER), the EBU is the world’s leading alliance of public service media. The European Broadcasting Union has 112 member organisations in 56 countries and an additional 31 Associates in Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas. Members operate nearly 2,000 television, radio and online channels and services, and offer a wealth of content across other platforms.
The Eurovision Song Contest (French: Concours Eurovision de la chanson) is an annual international song competition between EBU members, that was first held in Lugano, Switzerland, on 24 May 1956. It is coordinated annually by the European Broadcasting Union, together with a Host Broadcaster and around 40 Participating Broadcasters.
Olivier Touzeau, 16 May 2025
Revised rules allow for all flags 'legally permitted' in host country Switzerland to be waved in crowd at song contest, while artists can only display flags of their home countries.
See this article: "In policy shift, Eurovision to allow Palestinian flags in audience this year" by ToI Staff,
26 April 2025, 7:55 pm -
The European Broadcasting Authority changed its policy this week to allow all "legally permitted" flags to be flown in the audience at this year's Eurovision Song Contest [13-17 May 2025], opening the door for spectators to display the Palestinian flag after it was previously banned from the event. The revised rules specify that fans can bring and display any flag that does not fit one of the following descriptions, according to a document obtained by the Danish national broadcaster: Flags with racist and/or discriminatory content, including symbols that incite hatred or violence; flags that may be considered offensive or defamatory; and flags with symbols of banned terrorist organizations. As such, fans will now be allowed to fly the Palestinian flag or any other banner that fits within the revised rules.
William Garrison, 27 April 2025
