Eurovision voting rules changed after Israel controversy to strengthen . . . EBU members were initially scheduled to vote this month on whether Israel would be permitted to participate in Vienna The Eurovision Song Contest's organisers said Friday they were changing voting rules to strengthen "trust and transparency", following controversy sparked in recent years over massive public support for Israeli candidates
Eurovision Overhauls Voting Rules Amid Israeli Interference Claims The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have unveiled sweeping changes to its voting system following serious allegations of political interference by the Israeli government The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which oversees the competition, confirmed the reforms on Friday 21st November 2025, stating they aim to strengthen trust, transparency and audience engagement Political
Eurovision Alters Rules Amid Israel Controversy Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest announced on Friday new voting rules to prevent state interference after a controversy regarding Israel’s entry The European Broadcasting Union will discourage “disproportionate promotion” by governments or third parties, stating that violations could lead to sanctions This year’s contest saw Israel’s Yuval Raphael, a survivor of a Hamas