Overview

• Austria's JJ claimed the Eurovision 2025 title with 436 points for his song 'Wasted Love,' combining operatic and techno elements.
• Israel's Yuval Raphael, an October 7 survivor, finished second with 357 points after leading the public vote, but faced disruption from pro-Palestinian protests during her performance.
• The UK's Remember Monday placed 19th, receiving 88 jury points but zero points from the public vote for the second consecutive year, prompting ongoing scrutiny of the UK's Eurovision strategy.
• Protests against Israel's participation led to security interventions, detentions, and a crew member being hit with paint, highlighting the event's intersection of music and political tensions.
• JJ's win makes him the third queer Eurovision winner in a row, reflecting the contest's growing emphasis on diversity and representation.