What might once have been dismissed as just another of its fanciful affectations, Eurovision has a little motto: “United by music.” These days, however, the song contest is increasingly divided.
The camp shindig in which 40-odd countries parade their finest pop wares has become a prime target for those looking to score wider political points – latterly, by those protesting the Israeli government’s action in Gaza. In recent years, there have been calls for Israel to be banned from the competition, much as Russia was after its invasion of Ukraine.
