13 MEPs Demand Clarification on Eurovision

Thirteen MEPs, at the initiative of Matjaž Nemec (S&D/SD), have sent an open letter to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) demanding clarifications about this year's Eurovision Song Contest. They are demanding the disclosure of all data on voting, advertising and possible contracts, as well as clarifications "regarding the apparent interference of the State of Israel".

"Eurovision is not politics," has been heard on many occasions. In case there was any doubt, after all the controversy surrounding Israel's participation, the "concern" surrounding the festival has reached the European Union through 13 MEPs who sent a letter to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) demanding action. Among the signatories are two Spaniards: Ana Miranda (BNG) and Vicent Marzà (Compromís).

In an open letter to the EBU, the organiser of the Eurovision Song Contest, 13 members of the European Parliament, who belong to left and green parties, have called for full transparency of the results as well as the review and revision of the rules of televoting. These demands are made six days after the EBU [...]