
Eurovision at 70: Bulgaria Wins—Israel in Second Place
Musically, it seemed like business as usual in Vienna, despite months of anti-Israel campaigning beforehand.

Musically, it seemed like business as usual in Vienna, despite months of anti-Israel campaigning beforehand.

Only 35 countries are taking part in this year’s Eurovision, marking the smallest lineup since the contest expanded in 2004.

The country is doing what has been asked of it to join the bloc but continues to be snubbed.

Music competition bosses were due to hold a vote next month but have now delayed debating a decision on whether Israel can enter until December.

Musk has yet to respond publicly to Nitras’ statement. Perhaps he doesn’t feel he needs to.

“It appears the Commission under Ursula von der Leyen is the enemy within,” MEP Christine Anderson said after getting an evasive response to a formal inquiry.

Most member states preferred Budapest, but the EU foreign affairs chief insisted on his childish ‘non-boycott’ which ultimately makes little difference.

“We do not accept any restrictions on our sovereign foreign policy,” FM Szijjártó said.

Planned ‘counter-meeting’ that would have prevented ministers from attending a foreign affairs summit in Budapest has now been canceled without explanation.

“This is unacceptable and goes against the very essence of European cooperation,” MEP Kinga Gál, First VP of the Patriots group commented.