European Broadcasting Union
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest has become a political and social minefield
Eurovision is supposed to be fun, family entertainment, though politics occasionally intrudes. This year, Russia and Ukraine may be fighting over who controls Crimea’s vote. And then there’s the issue of Austria’s drag queen performer.Eurovision is supposed to be fun, family entertainment, though politics occasionally intrudes. This year, Russia and Ukraine may be fighting over who controls Crimea’s vote. And then there’s the issue of Austria’s drag queen performer.