JJ calls for competition without Israel
Johannes Pietsch or JJ, a 24-year-old Austrian singer of the Philippine Roots who won the song at this year’s Eurovision Wasted Lovecontinues to divide the European public. In an interview with the Spanish Diary El País, he said: “I am disappointed that Israel is still involved. I hope that next year Eurovision will be held in Vienna – and without Israel. «
His words have triggered violent responses, both among Eurovision fans and political circles. JJ acknowledges that the final decision is not in the hands of the creators, but the European RadioDifus Federation (EBU), but believes that musicians have the right to express their position. “We can only elevate our voice. The organizers are responsible for responsibility, « he said.
JJ also touched on this year’s vote; According to the votes of the audience, Israel took first place, which triggered concerns about the transparency of the proceedings, with Spain’s requesting his official audit after the finals, and Belgian public television threatened to withdraw from the competition if the situation did not change.
Critics point out that the insistence of EBU in the « non -political » Eurovision often leads to tolerance for controversial events and practices, and the organizers insist that it is merely a music event.
