RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, have reiterated the need for a serious and in-depth debate on Israel’s participation.

Following the EBU General Assembly in London, Alfonso Morales, the Secretary General of RTVE, had the following to say:

“RTVE has emphasised the need for the EBU to find a solution before the next General Assembly, to be held in December, after observing that Israel’s participation has had a negative impact on the festival’s development, shifting the focus to political issues rather than the cultural, artistic, or musical aspects that are at the heart of the event.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix