Overview

• A temporary drone ban will be enforced in Basel from May 9 to May 18 to address aerial security risks during Eurovision events.
• The Eurovision Song Contest final is scheduled for May 17 at the St. Jakobshalle near the German–Swiss border.
• Swiss authorities are deploying 1,300 police officers, federal agencies, and 40 army specialists to ensure safety at the event.
• While preparing for threats such as terror attacks, cyberattacks, and protests, officials confirm no concrete indications of planned attacks.
• Protests are permitted but require registration and individual review, with enhanced citywide surveillance also planned during the contest.