Why was Eurovision 2026 so political?

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Опубликовано 26 мая 2026, 19:00
The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final took place on May 16 in Vienna, marking 70 years of the show. Ahead of the finale, Eurovision commentator and author William Lee Adams (“Wild Dances: My Queer and Curious Journey to Eurovision”) spoke to CNN anchor Erica Hill about the contest’s appeal despite political controversies. In this excerpt, they discuss why five countries withdrew from the contest over Israel’s participation and why artists are seen as political symbols.
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