The music competition, which is hosted by Basel, Switzerland, has introduced strict rules for participants and the media to avoid scandals.
The European Language Union (EBU) has announced new rules that will apply to Eurovision 2025 in the Swiss city of Basel.
This decision was made to avoid a repeat of last year’s scandals and to create more comfortable conditions for the participants.
Now all participants and media representatives must adhere to the Code of Conduct. Violations of local laws or expression of political views are strictly prohibited. In addition, rules for responsible communication have been introduced, and non-compliance with these rules may result in loss of accreditation.
Special areas will be created for artists where the media does not have access. This will allow participants to focus more on performances and rehearsals. The rehearsal schedule is optimized so that the performers have more time to relax and get to know the city. Innovations also include the emergence of a welfare manager, responsible for artists’ interaction with staff.
“We are united through music – and everyone has a responsibility to ensure that the competition remains an event that promotes unity, diversity and inclusion. The changes we are introducing will create a better experience for those competitors, staff and audience,” said show director Martin Green.
Innovations appeared after the Eurovision 2024 scandal, when a participant from the Netherlands was disqualified due to a conflict with a journalist, and some artists violated the ban on political statements.
Earlier it was reported that Anastasia Prikhodko expressed criticism of the international Eurovision song contest, saying that Ukraine’s participation in it is not yet appropriate.
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