US EditionMore Countries Call for Voting Audit Into Israel's Controversial Eurovision Results
- The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final took place on May 17 in Basel, Switzerland, with Austria's JJ winning and Israel's Yuval Raphael placing second.
- Israel's high public vote scores, including maximum 12 points from Spain, Belgium, and the UK, prompted multiple broadcasters to question voting legitimacy and request audits.
- The organization overseeing the contest and its affiliated voting agency have verified that all votes were valid, while also noting that discussions with broadcasters about transparency and the risks of possible manipulation are ongoing.
- Martin Green, Eurovision director, stated the voting operation is "the most advanced in the world," with independent monitors ensuring valid results and committing to broadcaster consultations ahead of the 70th contest.
- The controversy highlights geopolitical tensions impacting Eurovision, potentially influencing future contest oversight and sparking calls for voting system improvements and participant evaluations.
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Catherine Prasifka: It’s too late for RTÉ to question the Eurovision vote – Israel’s participation has already given it a huge PR victory
This year’s Eurovision was the third in a row where Israel’s score massively outstripped expectations. It won the public vote in a landslide, winning 297 votes out of a maximum of 444 (67pc). It received the maximum 12 points 13 times, while Ireland gave it 10.
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The Independent (US)Eurovision controversy rumbles on as more countries demand voting audit over Israel
Broadcasters have raised concerns over their countries’ high public scores awarded to Israel
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