Fans attending the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, will be allowed to wave the European flag, the organisers have confirmed, reversing a highly controversial ban that last year triggered public backlash and a furious reaction from Brussels.
Artists will however face limitations inside designated official areas, such as the main stage, the green room and the turquoise carpet, where "only the national flag may be used", a spokesperson from the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRC SSR) said.
