EBU rejects new talks about Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine | Culture

entertainment">The EBU states that there are, among other things, risks of air strikes by aircraft, drones or missiles that could cause a significant number of victims. The umbrella organization also obtained safety advice from third parties, which also showed that the risk of a major incident is too high.

entertainment">Furthermore, there were concerns that delegations and participants were willing to travel to Ukraine at all in case the war was still going on. The EBU has looked into whether a song contest at a border location in a neighboring country was possible, but the locations and the infrastructure did not meet the requirements. “We have therefore made the decision with regret in our hearts to move to another country,” said the EBU.

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entertainment">After the first announcement last Friday, Ukrainian broadcaster UA:PBC demanded new negotiations. Unlike the EBU, the broadcaster certainly saw possibilities for a song festival in Ukraine and was also angry that the decision was taken without his knowledge.

entertainment">In addition, several British politicians also felt that Ukraine could organize the event, because the country has won the festival fairly. One of them was Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He said after a visit to Kiev that Ukraine deserved it. The statements came after the EBU announced that Britain has now come into the picture as a possible organizer. Talks are now underway with the BBC.

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