Eurovision 2025: Austria's JJ wins with "Wasted Love" DW 05/18/2025
Briefly

The 69th Eurovision Song Contest, hosted in Basel, saw Austrian countertenor JJ triumph with his pop-opera piece "Wasted Love." In a night filled with diverse performances, including a Portuguese ballad and a Latvian choir, the event highlighted both musical variety and underlying political tensions, with protests erupting over Israel's involvement due to its ongoing conflicts. The combination of public and jury votes crowned JJ the winner, while the event itself served as a microcosm of Europe's complex relationships and disputes, overshadowing some of the musical festivities.
Despite the glamour and excitement of the Eurovision Song Contest, political tensions, especially regarding Israel's participation, often overshadow the event, highlighting complex relationships in Europe.
The winning song, "Wasted Love," showcased the broad musical diversity of the contest, ranging from opera to alternative rock, uniting various musical styles from across Europe.
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