Overview

• Austria's countertenor JJ won Eurovision 2025 with the song 'Wasted Love,' securing 436 points and bringing the 2026 contest to Austria.
• Israel's Yuval Raphael placed second, fueled by strong televoting support, but faced protests and a disrupted performance due to attempted stage intrusions.
• Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and broadcaster RTVE are demanding Israel's exclusion and a review of the televoting system, citing perceived double standards.
• Belgium's VRT has called for full transparency from the European Broadcasting Union, questioning the fairness of the voting process and reconsidering its future participation.
• Austria's broadcaster ORF faces financial challenges in hosting Eurovision 2026, needing to balance a €325 million savings mandate while funding the event.