This is a classic comment for this discussion. The eurovision is not a contest among european countries. It is a contest among the members of the EBU. Any Many countries (outside of Europe) can become a member of that if they want
Australia is a regular participant, the Caucasian countries are also regular entrants and may or may not be in Europe depending on where you draw the border, Morocco is a previous entrant, all of North Africa is eligible to enter but chooses not to, and Lebanon and Jordan have invites too. We should kick Israel out for the real reason of its actions in Gaza and the rest of Palestine, not over silly attempts at technicalities
People like to bash on Israel here, but you’re totally correct. It’s actually kind of sad to see that people do not understand the concept that an organisation with “European” in its name might also be open to countries from outside of continental Europe.
This is a classic comment for this discussion. The eurovision is not a contest among european countries. It is a contest among the members of the EBU.
AnyMany countries (outside of Europe) can become a member of that if they wantThis comment brought to you by the Contorted Rhetorical Devices Department of Israel.
Australia is a regular participant, the Caucasian countries are also regular entrants and may or may not be in Europe depending on where you draw the border, Morocco is a previous entrant, all of North Africa is eligible to enter but chooses not to, and Lebanon and Jordan have invites too. We should kick Israel out for the real reason of its actions in Gaza and the rest of Palestine, not over silly attempts at technicalities
To become a member of the EBU, a public broadcaster must either be:
Why should Israel be excluded based on its geographical position alone when every country bordering the Mediterrenean is eligble.
People like to bash on Israel here, but you’re totally correct. It’s actually kind of sad to see that people do not understand the concept that an organisation with “European” in its name might also be open to countries from outside of continental Europe.
Wth are you talking about…