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Eurovision Cuts Fan Votes, Introduces Jury Amid Controversy

11/25/2025

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On November 24, 2025, the Eurovision Song Contest updated voting rules, cutting fan votes from 20 to 10 and adding a professional jury.
The rules prohibit broadcasters and artists from engaging with third-party campaigns that could influence the vote.
The changes followed complaints from several European countries about potential manipulation after Israel's Yuval Raphael secured second place.
The European Broadcasting Union will discuss Israel's participation in December amid boycott calls.

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On November 24, 2025, the Eurovision Song Contest updated voting rules, cutting fan votes from 20 to 10 and adding a professional jury.
The rules prohibit broadcasters and artists from engaging with third-party campaigns that could influence the vote.
The changes followed complaints from several European countries about potential manipulation after Israel's Yuval Raphael secured second place.
The European Broadcasting Union will discuss Israel's participation in December amid boycott calls.