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Eurovision Revamps Voting After Israel Uproar
21 Nov
Summary
- Eurovision implements new voting rules following controversy over Israel's result.
- Fans can now cast 10 votes each, down from 20.
- Jury votes return for semi-finals, creating a 50-50 split in the final.
The Eurovision Song Contest is implementing a series of new rules and structural changes to its voting system in response to controversies that have emerged in recent years. These adjustments, set to take effect for the upcoming contest in Vienna, Austria, are designed to bolster the perceived neutrality and integrity of the competition.
Key among the new regulations is a reduction in the number of votes a fan can cast, now limited to 10 per person, down from the previous limit of 20. Furthermore, jury voting will be reintroduced for the semi-final rounds. In the grand final, this will establish a balanced 50-50 split between the combined jury scores and the public vote.
Organizers have also introduced stricter guidelines regarding promotional activities, barring participating broadcasters and artists from engaging in campaigns that could unduly influence voting outcomes. These changes come amid broader geopolitical tensions that have increasingly impacted the contest, with some nations having threatened boycotts over Israel's participation.
