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5d ago

Austria Wins Eurovision 2025 as Spain Calls for Voting System Review

JJ's 'Wasted Love' claimed victory in Basel, while RTVE challenges the UER over potential televote biases linked to global conflicts.

TVE comenzó 'Eurovisión' con un desafío a la UER: "Paz y justicia para Palestina"
Melody, durante su actuación en la final.
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Overview

  • Austria's JJ triumphed at Eurovision 2025 with 436 points for his operatic-electronic ballad 'Wasted Love,' narrowly defeating Israel.
  • Israel's Yuval Raphael dominated the televote with 297 points but placed second overall, raising concerns about the influence of geopolitical conflicts on public voting.
  • Spain's Melody placed 24th out of 26 finalists with 'Esa Diva,' receiving only 37 points, including just 10 from the televote, sparking national disappointment.
  • RTVE has formally requested the UER to reevaluate the televote system, questioning whether active conflicts, such as the Gaza war, distort audience preferences.
  • The UER warned RTVE against political commentary during broadcasts after mentions of Gaza, further straining relations between the broadcaster and Eurovision's organizers.