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Eurovision Limits Fan Votes Amid Israeli Controversy

12/2/2025

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The Eurovision Song Contest updated its voting rules after accusations of Israeli interference in last year's audience poll.
On November 21, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said fan votes will drop from 20 to 10 and will require input from a professional jury.
The revised rules also ban third-party promotional campaigns that could distort voting.
The EBU will decide Israel's participation in December, with possible boycotts if Israel is included.

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The Eurovision Song Contest updated its voting rules after accusations of Israeli interference in last year's audience poll.
On November 21, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said fan votes will drop from 20 to 10 and will require input from a professional jury.
The revised rules also ban third-party promotional campaigns that could distort voting.
The EBU will decide Israel's participation in December, with possible boycotts if Israel is included.