This year's Eurovision found itself at the center of a scandal after Albanian representative Alis shocked the competition's backstage area by showing support for Kosovo's flag. Videos from Vienna began circulating on social media, causing considerable controversy.
In the video, the Albanian singer can be seen giving an interview for the Eurovision Kosovo website, despite Kosovo not being allowed to participate in the competition for years. The real chaos erupted when Alis kissed the Kosovo flag, a move that instantly incited harsh reactions in the region and among fans, as the singer directly violated Eurovision's strict protocol against politicization.
Many were furious, and comments clearly stated that such political provocations have no place at an event officially declared as musical, not political. The scandal doesn't end there; additional uproar and shock were caused by reports that Albanian journalists were also involved in this disgraceful act by bringing the flag into the Eurovision space. They waved the flag during the event, further heating the atmosphere and raising the question of how organizers allowed such a symbol to appear backstage.
This is just a political stunt, and Eurovision should enforce strict rules against it! What's next, a full-blown riot? These issues overshadow the music and turn the event into a political battlefield.