The Netherlands will appeal the controversial ban on the use of LGBTQ+ flags by artists during Eurovision 2025.
La controversy regarding the use of flags during Eurovision Song Contest 2025 continues to leave reactions from the stations participating in the European competition. Since Netherlands, those responsible for AVROTROS They have issued a statement where reject the ban of the use of LGBTQI+ flags by the artists in the different official spaces of the event. According to the new provisions of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), artists may only carry their country's flag during official competition events.
In the flag parade of the great Eurovision final, one of the most important moments of the contest, many artists have taken advantage of in recent years to claim different causes displaying different flags, in addition to that of the country they represent.
Let's remember that last year's winner Nemo managed to sneak in a flag of the non-binary pride in the flag parade, even though the artists were told repeatedly that they were not allowed to display a flag other than that of their country.
The flag mess at Eurovision 2025
The origin of the controversy was revealed through an article published on the website of the Danish broadcaster DR, which referred to the ban on carrying the flag. Faroese in the green roomThis fact became relevant because the representative of Denmark at Eurovision 2025, Sissal, was born in the Islas FeroeFollowing this decision, the current policy will only allow artists to display the official flag of the country they represent inside the venue.
However, the regulations for the public are differentIn this area, the decision is in the hands of the host country, which in this edition will be Switzerland. Recognized for her commitment to freedom of expression, Switzerland will allow the display of any flag approved by its authorities on the premises, including those of pride LGTBIQ + and from those countries that do not participate in the contest.
