13 MEP’s, from across seven countries, have written an open letter to the EBU, in regards to the “credibility crisis” surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest.

The 13 MEP’s come from Cyprus, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Slovenia and Spain. The open letter from the EU to the EBU reads as follows:

“While the Eurovision Song Contest is a celebration of culture and music, not politics, it is clear that systemic issues surrounding transparency, fairness, and undue influence now threaten the very values the EBU claims to hold up: independence, impartiality, and public trust. Both members of the public and several national broadcasters have already raised serious concerns regarding possible voting manipulation and the use of state-run promotional infrastructure in support of this year’s participating act from Israel.

The growing pattern of national broadcasters doubting the validity of their own countries’ data should be an alarm bell to the EBU. While a certain degree of dissent and criticism is natural in international competitions such as the Eurovision, the succession of such concerns from multiple countries reflects a genuine credibility crisis. Without full transparency, and necessary change in how the competition operates, Eurovision risks losing the confidence of both its member organisations and its audience.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: escXtra