US EditionKAN files complaint against Spain over Eurovision broadcast
- KAN filed a complaint with the EBU against Spain for RTVE commentators mentioning the Gaza conflict during Eurovision's second semifinal on May 16, 2025.
- The complaint arose after RTVE's Julia Varela and Tony Aguilar discussed Gaza civilian victims and requested EBU to address Israel's participation amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
- The EBU warned RTVE of potential fines for violating rules that prohibit political statements to maintain Eurovision's apolitical stance and expects cooperation to avoid repeats.
- The EBU emphasized that commentators must fully adhere to the established guidelines, warning that any further violations could result in fines.
- This incident highlights ongoing tensions over Israel's Eurovision participation and may prompt a broader EBU discussion on contest rules after this year's event.
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RTVE Stands Against Eurovision and the UER After Its Threat of Sanction Following Israel's Complaint: "In the Face of Human Rights, Silence Is Not an Option"
RTVE has responded to the threat of sanction launched by the European Union of Radio Broadcasting (UER) against Spain and RTVE after Tony Aguilar and Julia Valera quote...
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elcorreogallego.esRTVE Does Not Give in to the Threat of Eurovision and Sends a Message in Support of Gaza
The Spanish public radio and television group RTVE has been warned by the European Broadcasting Union (ERU) for comments on the offensive in Gaza that the presenters made during their broadcast of the event.
EBU: Sanctions on Spanish TV for Gaza comments at Eurovision - News Bulletin 247
Reactions to RTVE commentators – The Union calls for “strict neutrality” and prohibits political references to the competition The tension around his participation continues Israel to Eurovision 2025sparking reactions from both public and state -run broadcasting. The most recent development concerns the warning addressed by European Broadcasting Union (EBU) toward Public Spanish Radio and Television RTVEon the occasion of political comments hear…
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