Eurovision changes voting rules amid claims of Israeli government . . . The Eurovision Song Contest is set to introduce major changes to its voting system after allegations of interference by 'Israel’s' government during the 2025 competition Organizers said the reforms are intended to safeguard the integrity of the contest and prevent undue influence on results Key changes include reducing the number of votes an individual can cast online, by SMS, or via phone
Eurovision voting rules changed after Israel controversy to strengthen . . . EBU members were initially scheduled to vote this month on whether Israel would be permitted to participate in Vienna The Eurovision Song Contest's organisers said Friday they were changing voting rules to strengthen "trust and transparency", following controversy sparked in recent years over massive public support for Israeli candidates