Overview

• Spain's RTVE has formally requested a review of the Eurovision televote, citing concerns over Israel's high audience score and potential political influences.
• Belgium's VRT has questioned the fairness of the voting system and threatened to withdraw from future contests unless transparency is ensured.
• The EBU has reaffirmed the accuracy of the vote, verified by contractor Once in Cologne, and announced plans for discussions on improving voting processes.
• Israel's Yuval Raphael secured 297 points from the public vote, the highest of the contest, but finished second overall due to low jury scores.
• Germany's disappointing 15th-place finish has prompted a shift in Eurovision production duties from NDR to SWR for 2026, as broadcasters reassess their strategy.