Eurovision announces major voting rule changes

In 2025, Israel, with singer Yuval Raphael, finished in 15th place based on the national juries’ assessment, but the viewers’ votes propelled the country to second place. The matter drew criticism, and attention turned to Eurovision’s voting. (Archive photo). Photo: Denis Balibouse/Reuters

Eurovision organizers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), are proposing major changes to viewer voting to reduce voting campaigns. In a proposal sent to participating broadcasters, the EBU suggests that public voting should take place exclusively online. Under the proposal, viewers would only be able to vote by selecting the three best performances, preventing a single […]


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