But as Them notes, the new policy not only bans Pride flags, it also bans contestants from showing solidarity with Palestine and Ukraine amid those ongoing conflicts.

This means that the flags for Palestine (and other countries that aren’t competing at Eurovision in 2025), the European Union and various Pride flags will now be permitted in the Eurovision venue.

The decision for Pride flags to not be allowed on stage at Eurovision 2025 was a controversial one, given the contest’s strong LGBTQ+ fanbase, with The Netherlands’ national broadcaster ...

Regarding the letter about the Palestinian flag at a Pride parade on June 7: The Palestinian flag is anything but divisive. Just like all national flags, ... and only if there are new matching items.

In effect, banning the rainbow Pride flag, the Palestinian flag, and the European Union banner from being flown by artists. This is a stark deviation from recent years.

Singers participating, however, are only allowed to display the flag of their country on stage and are prohibited from displaying pride flags or flags of other countries at all official events.

Maryland teacher sues school, claiming First Amendment violations after being barred from displaying Palestinian symbols and wearing related clothing.

But as Them notes, the new policy not only bans Pride flags, it also bans contestants from showing solidarity with Palestine and Ukraine amid those ongoing conflicts.. At the same time, the EBU ...

Regarding the letter about the Palestinian flag at a Pride parade on June 7: ... I am also gay and a longtime resident of New Orleans. Just like ACT UP flags and mottos, ...