US EditionEurovision will allow European flag for fans but not for artists
- The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 taking place in Basel, Switzerland, will allow fans to wave European flags but restrict artists to displaying only their national flag in official areas.
- This policy follows controversies from prior events including protests in Malmö 2024 and a non-binary flag smuggling incident by last year's winner Nemo, prompting organizers to revise flag rules.
- The updated guidelines for official Eurovision venues were created by the Swiss host organization SRG SSR in collaboration with the European Broadcasting Union to ensure a clear and balanced approach to identity expression.
- A spokesperson clarified that beyond designated official zones, delegations must follow the same flag regulations as attendees, meaning any flags allowed under Swiss legislation are acceptable, thereby enabling a wide range of personal and cultural expression.
- The policy’s outcome may limit symbolic solidarity by participants while maintaining diverse audience expression, as officials expect delegations to follow rules and face consequences for breaches.
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Eurovision bans Pride flags for performers, lifts restrictions on flags for spectators
At this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, performers and their delegations will not be allowed to bring flags onstage other than the one for the country they represent — a policy that effectively bans Pride flags for artists. At the same time, Eurovision is lifting restrictions on flags for spectators, including Palestinian flags.
Eurovision bans Pride flags for performers at 2025 contest
Updated guidelines have been shared for Eurovision 2025, stating that performers can only bring a flag on stage for the country they represent. This officially bans the use of Pride flags for the performers and their delegations while on stage at venues, events, and other related performances.
Pride flags banned on Eurovision stage
The flag policy updated for this year's Eurovision 2025 means that contestants and their delegations can only bring the flag of the country they are representing into official Eurovision venues, events or related performances.
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