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The European Broadcasting Union held their Winter General Assembly with two consequential votes promised, and somehow, only one vote happened. We discuss the countries that are returning this year, the countries who have dropped out as a response to the vote, and what exactly happened with regards to this year's General Assembly.This week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/22ZrVhSGLJLYUqDzLxCF8SIsrael's delegation lobbying against expulsion: https://www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/rjx22d1mwgKnesset advances vote to privatize KAN: https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-next-threat-to-israel-at-eurovision-is-coming-from-inside-the-house/ The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

The Eurovision Song Contest has been thrown into turmoil after four nations said they would boycott next year's event. Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia had wanted Israel to be excluded because of the war in Gaza, but a meeting of the European Broadcasting Union said it could take part. Other countries, including Germany, had threatened to walk out if Israel could not participate. Also: A prominent Palestinian militia leader and Hamas opponent has been killed in Gaza. The US military says it conducted another deadly strike on a boat suspected of carrying illegal narcotics as questions mount over the legality of previous attacks. Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo sign a peace deal in Washington. A British inquiry has found that Vladimir Putin bears "moral responsibility" for the poisoning of a woman in England with the nerve agent Novichok in 2018. And how a volcanic eruption may have helped spread the Black Death in the 1300s.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Ua lagolagoina e fa'alapotopotoga fa'asalalau i Siamani ma Austria le faai'uga a le Iuni o Fa'asalalauga i Europa, le European Broadcasting Union, e lē fa'alavelave pe tete'e ai i le ‘auai o Isara'elu i le tauvaga pese le Eurovision Song Contest o le 2026.

Meta has begun limiting certain accounts ahead of the official start of the Social Media Ban on 10 December. Platforms that violate the law could face fines of up to 50 million dollars. Israeli media say Yasser Abu Shabab, a Bedouin tribal leader who led an anti-Hamas faction in Gaza, has been killed in Rafah. The European Broadcasting Union has confirmed that Israel will be allowed to take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest. Recorded 5 December. - 16歳未満のソーシャルメディア利用を制限する法律「ソーシャルメディア・バン」の施行まで1週間を切った今週、ソーシャルメディア大手・メタは、一部アカウントの制限を開始しました。法律が施行される12月10日以降、違反した企業には最大5,000万ドルの罰金が科される可能性があります。ガザで反ハマス勢力を率いていたベドウィン部族の指導者、ヤセル・アブ・シャバブ氏が、ラファで殺害されました。イスラエルのメディアが伝えています。欧州最大級の国別対抗ソングコンテスト「ユーロビジョン」の来年の大会をめぐり、ヨーロッパ放送連合（EBU）がイスラエルの参加を認めました。1週間を振り返るニュースラップです。12月5日収録。

Meta has begun limiting certain accounts ahead of the official start of the Social Media Ban on 10 December. Platforms that violate the law could face fines of up to 50 million dollars. Israeli media say Yasser Abu Shabab, a Bedouin tribal leader who led an anti-Hamas faction in Gaza, has been killed in Rafah. The European Broadcasting Union has confirmed that Israel will be allowed to take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest. - 16歳未満のソーシャルメディア利用を制限する法律「ソーシャルメディア・バン」の施行まで1週間を切った今週、ソーシャルメディア大手・メタは、一部アカウントの制限を開始しました。法律が施行される12月10日以降、違反した企業には最大5,000万ドルの罰金が科される可能性があります。ガザで反ハマス勢力を率いていたベドウィン部族の指導者、ヤセル・アブ・シャバブ氏が、ラファで殺害されました。イスラエルのメディアが伝えています。欧州最大級の国別対抗ソングコンテスト「ユーロビジョン」の来年の大会をめぐり、ヨーロッパ放送連合（EBU）がイスラエルの参加を認めました。1週間を振り返るニュースラップです。

Europe's largest cultural event is once again confronting the tension between entertainment and geopolitics. After the European Broadcasting Union formally confirmed Israel's eligibility for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, four countries - Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia - immediately withdrew. Their walkout has triggered one of the most serious disputes in the contest's modern history, raising questions about neutrality, artistic expression and how far Eurovision can distance itself from real-world conflicts.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 0.7-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,796 on turnover of $4.99-billion N-T. Government to ban food-waste pig feeding from 2027, with 1-year transition The Cabinet has approved a plan to phase out the use of food waste in pig farming by December 31 of next year - paving the way (為…鋪路) for a full ban starting in 2027. The move is part of the government's efforts to prevent African swine fever outbreaks. Under the policy, food-waste feeding will be permitted only under strict conditions during that period, after which it will be fully prohibited. Farmers will be given a one-year grace period and financial incentives to switch to commercial feed. During the transition year, farms may use food waste only with local government approval and after they meet several requirements - including installing heat-treatment and video monitoring systems and adding G-P-S tracking to transport vehicles. Only business-generated food waste, animal by-products and slaughterhouse scraps (廢料，廚餘) will be allowed - and all household food waste will be banned from use on pig farms. Taiwan and Czech institutes launch African medical aid procurement program Taiwan's Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry has signed an agreement with the Czech Health Technology Institute to jointly launch an African medical aid procurement program. The institutes have been working to help a range of Taiwanese medical products, including handheld (手持式) ultrasound devices, microplate readers and electrocardiography systems, enter Eastern European markets through various projects since 2023. According to the Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry, the latest partnership is aimed at further strengthening ties through the launch of the African medical aid procurement program. The institute says the program will source a range of medical equipment from Taiwan to bolster primary healthcare, maternal and child care, and the resilience of regional and central hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa. US Reviewing Tanzania relationship following election violence The United States is "reviewing" its relationship with Tanzania in the wake of violence that marred the country's elections in October. United Nations experts estimate that hundreds of protesters were killed during the brutal (嚴酷的) election crackdown. Nick Harper reports from Washington. UN Security Council Delegation Visits Syria A United Nations Security Council delegation has visited Syria for the first time since the council's founding in 1945. The visit, on Thursday, comes just before the one-year anniversary of former President Bashar Assad's fall. It marks Syria's reintegration (重新融入) into the international community under interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The Security Council president, says the delegation aims to build trust. They met with Syrian leaders, civil society, and communities affected by violence. Discussions included justice, reconciliation, and economic development. Syria's state-run news agency notes that Security Council visits are rare, requiring unanimous agreement. Eurovision Countries Drop Out Amid Israel Participation At least four countries have announced they are pulling out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest. This decision follows the organizers' choice to allow Israel to compete, despite concerns over its conduct in the Israel-Hamas war. Dutch, Spanish, Irish and Slovenian broadcasters announced plans to sit out the context in Vienna next May. It came after the European Broadcasting Union, which runs Eurovision, voted to adopt tougher voting rules after allegations of Israel manipulating (操縱) votes. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 2025/12/31 前至中國信託銀行ATM領取普發現金一萬元，抽Switch 2主機+瑪利歐組合！ 申購TISA級別基金，有機會將現金放大！每月新臺幣千元就能投資，還享終身免申購手續費( 優惠期間至本行公告截止日止)。 詳情請見活動網站 https://sofm.pse.is/8g33td -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Broadcasters in Ireland, The Netherlands, Slovenia and in Spain announced that they would neither show nor take part in next year's competition, due to be held in Vienna. Members of the European Broadcasting Union, which organises the contest, had earlier decided not to hold a vote on barring Israel from competing. Also on the programme: Vladimir Putin is feted by Narendra Modi on his visit to India; and we hear what the late Steve Cropper, legendary session guitarist, taught Otis Reading.(Picture: Israeli entrant Yuval Raphael ahead of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 14, 2025 Credit: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands have all said they won't send acts to the Eurovision Song Contest next May in protest at Israel's participation. There have been calls for Israel to be excluded because of the war in Gaza, but members of the European Broadcasting Union, which organises the contest, rejected a push for a vote on the issue. Also on the programme: an Inquiry finds the Russian President Vladimir Putin "morally responsible" for the death by poisoning of Dawn Sturgess in Salisbury; and we remember Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist who's died at the age of 84.

Today, members of the European Broadcasting Union will debate whether Israel can compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest. Joining us to explain more was Dr Paul Jordan, Expert and Media Commentator on Eurovision.

Today, members of the European Broadcasting Union will debate whether Israel can compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest. Joining us to explain more was Dr Paul Jordan, Expert and Media Commentator on Eurovision.

Møde nr. 10 i salen 1) Besvarelse af oversendte spørgsmål til ministrene (spørgetid)Spørgetid. 1.1) Spm. nr. S 134 om en løsladelse af den danske statsborger Abdulhadi al-KhawajaSpm. nr. S 134 Til udenrigsministeren af: Trine Pertou Mach (EL): Hvilke skridt kan og bør Danmark tage for at udvirke en løsladelse af den danske statsborger Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, der har siddet som fange i Bahrain siden 2011 som følge af sit arbejde for menneskerettigheder?1.2) Spm. nr. S 111 om statsbudgettet prioriteres fornuftigtSpm. nr. S 111 Til finansministeren af: Astrid Carøe (SF): Mener ministeren, at statsbudgettet prioriteres fornuftigt, når pengene – jf. årets finanslov – bruges på at uddele skattelettelser og gøre fredagsslik billigere, samtidig med at børnefamilier i hele landet kæmper for at få enderne til at mødes i en tid med historisk høje fødevarepriser?1.3) Spm. nr. S 133 om regeringen vil hjælpe Fredericia økonomisk, hvis sagen med Ørsted tabes af statenSpm. nr. S 133 Til finansministeren af: Pelle Dragsted (EL): Vil regeringen hjælpe Fredericia økonomisk, hvis sagen med Ørsted tabes af staten, så de ikke sidder tilbage med en millionregning, der vil ramme deres ældre, børn og velfærd?1.4) Spm. nr. S 70 om at bekæmpe utryghed i nærområdetSpm. nr. S 70 Til justitsministeren af: Peter Skaarup (DD): Hvad mener regeringen om, at vold, stoffer og et enormt antal af butikstyverier er blevet hverdagen for naboer til bostedet på Granvej 12 i Bagsværd, og hvad vil regeringen gøre for at bekæmpe utrygheden i området?1.5) Spm. nr. S 71 om chikane af kandidater til byrådet i OdenseSpm. nr. S 71 Til justitsministeren af: Alex Ahrendtsen (DF): Hvad er ministerens holdning til, at Dansk Folkepartis spidskandidat til byrådet i Odense, Signe Keldorff, bliver truet, chikaneret og passet op af indvandrerbander på grund af hendes politiske tilhørsforhold, og hvad agter ministeren at gøre ved dette, så kandidater kan være politisk aktive uden at blive chikaneret?1.6) Spm. nr. S 101 om brugen af genetisk slægtsforskningSpm. nr. S 101 Til justitsministeren af: Mette Thiesen (DF): Mener ministeren, at brugen af genetisk slægtsforskning bør blive udvidet, således at metoden også skal kunne bruges til f.eks. at kunne identificere et uidentificeret lig, hittebørn eller lignende?1.7) Spm. nr. S 116 om at DR bruger fotos af alvorligt syge børn til at underbygge påstanden om, at børn dør af sult i GazaSpm. nr. S 116 Til kulturministeren af: Katrine Daugaard (LA): Når DR tilsyneladende gentagne gange bruger fotos af alvorligt syge børn til at underbygge påstanden om, at børn dør af sult i Gaza, mener ministeren så, at det er udtryk for en faktabaseret journalistisk tilgang, eller mener ministeren snarere, at det er udtryk for forsøg på bevidst manipulation?1.8) Spm. nr. S 135 om Israel bør deltage i Det Europæiske Melodi Grand Prix i Wien i 2026Spm. nr. S 135 Til kulturministeren af: Trine Pertou Mach (EL): Mener ministeren, at Israel på baggrund af den israelske regerings krigsforbrydelser i Gaza siden 2023 bør deltage i Det Europæiske Melodi Grand Prix i Wien i 2026, og vil ministeren opfordre DR til at arbejde for at udelukke Israel, når European Broadcasting Union holder generalforsamling i december 2025, og til at trække sig fra konkurrencen, medmindre Israel udelukkes i 2026?1.9) Spm. nr. S 132 om at få priserne ned på danskernes madSpm. nr. S 132 Til erhvervsministeren af: Pelle Dragsted (EL): Hvad vil ministeren gøre for at få priserne ned på danskernes mad og bekæmpe spekulation og unfair prissætning i supermarkederne?1.10) Spm. nr. S 17 om at indføre et dansk forbud mod eksport af sprøjtemidler, som det er forbudt at anvende i EUSpm. nr. S 17 Til miljøministeren af: Claus Jørgensen (SF): Vil regeringen indføre et dansk forbud mod eksport af sprøjtemidler, som det er forbudt at anvende i EU?1.11) Spm. nr. S 113 om Naturpark SvanegrundSpm. nr. S 113 Til miljøministeren af: Søren Egge Rasmussen (EL): Mener ministeren, at det er foreneligt med ambitionerne for Naturpark Svanegrund – Danmarks største naturpark – at der er fem havbrug i Horsens Fjord, som ikke kan opnå nye tilladelser, fordi de tilsammen har negativ påvirkning på Natura 2000-området i Horsens Fjord?1.12) Spm. nr. S 141 om den nye emballageafgift der trådte i kraft den 1. oktoberSpm. nr. S 141 Til miljøministeren af: Hans Kristian Skibby (DD): Hvad er ministerens holdning til den nye emballageafgift, der trådte i kraft den 1. oktober, og som volder erhvervsvirksomheder administrativt bøvl og ekstra udgifter, og som i sidste ende vælter højere priser over på landets forbrugere, og hvad vil ministeren konkret gøre for at afhjælpe konsekvenserne?1.13) Spm. nr. S 137 om at prioritere, at der gøres mere for kvinder, som oplever gener og komplikationer efter fødslenSpm. nr. S 137 Til ministeren for ligestilling af: Astrid Carøe (SF): Vil ministeren være med til at prioritere, at der gøres mere for kvinder, som oplever gener og komplikationer efter fødslen – såsom nedsunket underliv, bækkenproblemer, delte mavemuskler, bristninger og inkontinens – og som i dag alt for ofte står uden hjælp, f.eks. ved at arbejde for landsdækkende efterfødselsklinikker, så alle kvinder uanset bopæl kan få adgang til den nødvendige behandling og genoptræning?1.14) Spm. nr. S 142 om at danske vognmænd og transportvirksomheder nu tanker diesel i SverigeSpm. nr. S 142 Til skatteministeren af: Hans Kristian Skibby (DD): Hvad er ministerens holdning til, at danske vognmænd og transportvirksomheder nu tanker diesel i Sverige i stedet for i Danmark på grund af den forhøjede dieselafgift og indførelse af godstransportafgift, begge pr. 1. januar 2025, med det resultat, at statskassen står til at miste over 0,5 mia. kr. årligt, og mener ministeren, at en forhøjet brændstofafgift og indførelse af en godstransportafgift har været fornuftig?1.15) Spm. nr. S 76 om at elever med særlige behov skal søge om hjælp til hver enkelt prøve de aflægger i folkeskolenSpm. nr. S 76 Til børne- og undervisningsministeren af: Sigurd Agersnap (SF): Mener ministeren, at det er rimeligt, at elever med særlige behov, herunder elever med ordblindhed, skal søge om særlige vilkår for at få hjælp til hver enkelt prøve, de aflægger i folkeskolen?1.16) Spm. nr. S 146 om ufrivilligt skolefraværSpm. nr. S 146 Til børne- og undervisningsministeren af: Sigurd Agersnap (SF): Mener ministeren, at problemerne med ufrivilligt skolefravær var mindre i 1980'erne?1.17) Spm. nr. S 124 om at nedlægge Danmarks Evalueringsinstitut (EVA)Spm. nr. S 124 Til børne- og undervisningsministeren af: Sofie Lippert (SF): Vil ministeren forklare det fuldstændig ubegribeligt ulogiske i at koble forskning sammen med administrative besparelser i staten og dernæst beslutte at nedlægge Danmarks Evalueringsinstitut (EVA), som vil være et farvel til 25 års videnproduktion og videnindsamling og en reduktion af midler til evalueringer i en tid, hvor regeringen har vedtaget store reformer af både folkeskolen, gymnasierne og de videregående uddannelser?1.18) Spm. nr. S 143 om at Kolding Kommune pålægger alle dagtilbud styrings- og datakonceptet »Læringsledelse«Spm. nr. S 143 Til børne- og undervisningsministeren af: Lotte Rod (RV): Hvad er ministerens holdning til, at Kolding Kommune ved at pålægge alle dagtilbud styrings- og datakonceptet »Læringsledelse« forbryder sig mod dagtilbudsaftalen fra 2017, hvoraf det fremgår, at staten og kommunerne som udgangspunkt ikke skal pålægge dagtilbuddene tiltag som lokale læreplaner, mål eller koncepter, der rækker ud over den pædagogiske læreplan, og hvad vil ministeren gøre for at indskærpe, at kommuner skal stoppe med at pålægge koncepter?1.19) Spm. nr. S 82 om stigning i antallet af ikkevestlige indvandrere og efterkommere på førtidspensionSpm. nr. S 82 Til beskæftigelsesministeren af: Nick Zimmermann (DF): Har de socialdemokratisk ledede regeringers udlændinge- og beskæftigelsespolitik fejlet, når antallet af ikkevestlige indvandrere og efterkommere på førtidspension er steget med 32 pct. siden 2019, svarende til en stigning på mere end 10.000 personer?1.20) Spm. nr. S 131 om afskaffelsen af støtten til særlig vanskeligt stillede borgere med høje boligudgifterSpm. nr. S 131 Til beskæftigelsesministeren af: Victoria Velasquez (EL): Hvordan vurderer ministeren de individuelle og samfundsmæssige konsekvenser af afskaffelsen af støtten til særlig vanskeligt stillede borgere med høje boligudgifter, som regeringen har fået gennemført, og hvordan kan regeringen forsvare, at familier med børn, der i forvejen har svært ved at få økonomien til at hænge sammen, mister støtten til at betale deres husleje?1.21) Spm. nr. S 138 om regeringens kontanthjælpsreformSpm. nr. S 138 Til beskæftigelsesministeren af: Victoria Velasquez (EL): Mener ministeren stadig, at regeringens kontanthjælpsreform »ikke vil føre til flere hjemløse« nu, hvor udenrigsminister Lars Løkke Rasmussen erkender, at reformen »lader de allermest udsatte havne i en situation, hvor de ikke kan blive skrevet op til en bolig, fordi de ikke kan betale den«, og Venstre selv erkender, at reformen »gør, at nogle kan have svært ved at betale huslejen«, og agter ministeren nu at gøre noget, så udsatte borgere og børnefamilier ikke er hjemløse?1.22) Spm. nr. S 136 om at sikre elektrificering af jernbanen nord for AalborgSpm. nr. S 136 Til transportministeren af: Peder Hvelplund (EL): Vil ministeren sikre elektrificering af jernbanen nord for Aalborg – både af hensyn til borgerne i Vendsyssel og for at sikre mulighed for elektrificeret godstransport på skinner fra Skandinavien til resten af Europa – som foreslået af BRN-netværket (Business Region North Denmark)?1.23) Spm. nr. S 140 om den planlagte motorvej mellem Næstved og RønnedeSpm. nr. S 140 Til transportministeren af: Peter Skaarup (DD): Er det ministerens holdning, at den planlagte motorvej mellem Næstved og Rønnede skal etableres i sin helhed som en fuldt tosporet motorvej?1.24) Spm. nr. S 145 om en mindre grad af løbende statslig opfølgning og evaluering af reformer og politiske aftalerSpm. nr. S 145 Til uddannelses- og forskningsministeren af: Sofie Lippert (SF): Er ministeren i lyset af nedlæggelsen af Danmarks Evalueringsinstitut (EVA) enig med børne- og undervisningsministeren i, at det er godt for udviklingen af vores samfund med en mindre grad af løbende statslig opfølgning og evaluering af reformer og politiske aftaler?1.25) Spm. nr. S 139 om at reglerne for korttidsudlejning i praksis omgås på systematisk visSpm. nr. S 139 Til ministeren for byer og landdistrikter af: Lisbeth Bech-Nielsen (SF): Hvordan kan ministeren acceptere, at reglerne for korttidsudlejning i praksis omgås på så systematisk vis, at et enkelt firma uden problemer kan leje 170 lejligheder ulovligt ud på Airbnb, og hvornår vil regeringen tage ansvar og sikre en reel indberetningspligt for udlejningsplatforme som Airbnb, sådan som vi i SF allerede har foreslået i vores beslutningsforslag, så vi kan få sat en stopper for disse systematiske lovovertrædelser?1.26) Spm. nr. S 127 om, at Haderslev Kommune har fået hjælp fra en imam i det kommunale forebyggelsesarbejdeSpm. nr. S 127 Til udlændinge- og integrationsministeren af: Peter Kofod (DF): Hvad mener ministeren om, at Haderslev Kommune har fået hjælp fra en imam i det kommunale forebyggelsesarbejde? 1.27) Spm. nr. S 128 om, at Haderslev Kommune har fået hjælp fra en imam i det kommunale forebyggelsesarbejdeSpm. nr. S 128 Til udlændinge- og integrationsministeren af: Peter Kofod (DF): Hvad mener ministeren om, at Socialdemokratiets borgmesterkandidat i Haderslev, Marie Skødt, på kommunalbestyrelsesmødet den 28. oktober udtaler følgende om kommunens brug af en imam i forebyggelsesarbejdet: »Skal vi virkelig afvise sådan en hjælp, bare fordi den kommer fra en muslim? Det er ikke danske værdier – det er frygt forklædt som politik«? 2) 1. behandling af L 17 om delvis udmøntning af aftale om reform af professionsbachelor- og erhvervsakademiuddannelser i Danmark m.v.Forslag til lov om ændring af lov om erhvervsakademiuddannelser og professionsbacheloruddannelser og lov om akkreditering af videregående uddannelsesinstitutioner. (Nye praksisrettede professionsmasteruddannelser og andre elementer fra aftale om reform af professionsbachelor- og erhvervsakademiuddannelser i Danmark m.v.). Af uddannelses- og forskningsministeren (Christina Egelund).3) 1. behandling af L 18 om forskellige ændringer for Danmarks Frie ForskningsfondForslag til lov om ændring af lov om Danmarks Forsknings- og Innovationspolitiske Råd og Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond. (Begrænsning af visse ansøgninger til Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond, fondens samarbejde med andre offentlige og private bevillingsgivere samt forlængelse af fondens strategiperiode). Af uddannelses- og forskningsministeren (Christina Egelund).4) 1. behandling af L 8 om fremtidens S-bane, støj fra jernbaneaktiviteter, ekspropriation m.v.Forslag til lov om ændring af jernbaneloven og lov om DSB. (Fremtidens S-bane, støj fra jernbaneaktiviteter, ekspropriation m.v.). Af transportministeren (Thomas Danielsen).5) 1. behandling af L 47 om de færøske myndigheders etapevise overtagelse af sagsområdet luftfart m.v.Forslag til lov om ændring af lov om luftfart. (De færøske myndigheders etapevise overtagelse af sagsområdet luftfart m.v.). Af transportministeren (Thomas Danielsen).

Møde nr. 10 i salen 1) Besvarelse af oversendte spørgsmål til ministrene (spørgetid)Spørgetid. 1.1) Spm. nr. S 134 om en løsladelse af den danske statsborger Abdulhadi al-KhawajaSpm. nr. S 134 Til udenrigsministeren af: Trine Pertou Mach (EL): Hvilke skridt kan og bør Danmark tage for at udvirke en løsladelse af den danske statsborger Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, der har siddet som fange i Bahrain siden 2011 som følge af sit arbejde for menneskerettigheder?1.2) Spm. nr. S 111 om statsbudgettet prioriteres fornuftigtSpm. nr. S 111 Til finansministeren af: Astrid Carøe (SF): Mener ministeren, at statsbudgettet prioriteres fornuftigt, når pengene – jf. årets finanslov – bruges på at uddele skattelettelser og gøre fredagsslik billigere, samtidig med at børnefamilier i hele landet kæmper for at få enderne til at mødes i en tid med historisk høje fødevarepriser?1.3) Spm. nr. S 133 om regeringen vil hjælpe Fredericia økonomisk, hvis sagen med Ørsted tabes af statenSpm. nr. S 133 Til finansministeren af: Pelle Dragsted (EL): Vil regeringen hjælpe Fredericia økonomisk, hvis sagen med Ørsted tabes af staten, så de ikke sidder tilbage med en millionregning, der vil ramme deres ældre, børn og velfærd?1.4) Spm. nr. S 70 om at bekæmpe utryghed i nærområdetSpm. nr. S 70 Til justitsministeren af: Peter Skaarup (DD): Hvad mener regeringen om, at vold, stoffer og et enormt antal af butikstyverier er blevet hverdagen for naboer til bostedet på Granvej 12 i Bagsværd, og hvad vil regeringen gøre for at bekæmpe utrygheden i området?1.5) Spm. nr. S 71 om chikane af kandidater til byrådet i OdenseSpm. nr. S 71 Til justitsministeren af: Alex Ahrendtsen (DF): Hvad er ministerens holdning til, at Dansk Folkepartis spidskandidat til byrådet i Odense, Signe Keldorff, bliver truet, chikaneret og passet op af indvandrerbander på grund af hendes politiske tilhørsforhold, og hvad agter ministeren at gøre ved dette, så kandidater kan være politisk aktive uden at blive chikaneret?1.6) Spm. nr. S 101 om brugen af genetisk slægtsforskningSpm. nr. S 101 Til justitsministeren af: Mette Thiesen (DF): Mener ministeren, at brugen af genetisk slægtsforskning bør blive udvidet, således at metoden også skal kunne bruges til f.eks. at kunne identificere et uidentificeret lig, hittebørn eller lignende?1.7) Spm. nr. S 116 om at DR bruger fotos af alvorligt syge børn til at underbygge påstanden om, at børn dør af sult i GazaSpm. nr. S 116 Til kulturministeren af: Katrine Daugaard (LA): Når DR tilsyneladende gentagne gange bruger fotos af alvorligt syge børn til at underbygge påstanden om, at børn dør af sult i Gaza, mener ministeren så, at det er udtryk for en faktabaseret journalistisk tilgang, eller mener ministeren snarere, at det er udtryk for forsøg på bevidst manipulation?1.8) Spm. nr. S 135 om Israel bør deltage i Det Europæiske Melodi Grand Prix i Wien i 2026Spm. nr. S 135 Til kulturministeren af: Trine Pertou Mach (EL): Mener ministeren, at Israel på baggrund af den israelske regerings krigsforbrydelser i Gaza siden 2023 bør deltage i Det Europæiske Melodi Grand Prix i Wien i 2026, og vil ministeren opfordre DR til at arbejde for at udelukke Israel, når European Broadcasting Union holder generalforsamling i december 2025, og til at trække sig fra konkurrencen, medmindre Israel udelukkes i 2026?1.9) Spm. nr. S 132 om at få priserne ned på danskernes madSpm. nr. S 132 Til erhvervsministeren af: Pelle Dragsted (EL): Hvad vil ministeren gøre for at få priserne ned på danskernes mad og bekæmpe spekulation og unfair prissætning i supermarkederne?1.10) Spm. nr. S 17 om at indføre et dansk forbud mod eksport af sprøjtemidler, som det er forbudt at anvende i EUSpm. nr. S 17 Til miljøministeren af: Claus Jørgensen (SF): Vil regeringen indføre et dansk forbud mod eksport af sprøjtemidler, som det er forbudt at anvende i EU?1.11) Spm. nr. S 113 om Naturpark SvanegrundSpm. nr. S 113 Til miljøministeren af: Søren Egge Rasmussen (EL): Mener ministeren, at det er foreneligt med ambitionerne for Naturpark Svanegrund – Danmarks største naturpark – at der er fem havbrug i Horsens Fjord, som ikke kan opnå nye tilladelser, fordi de tilsammen har negativ påvirkning på Natura 2000-området i Horsens Fjord?1.12) Spm. nr. S 141 om den nye emballageafgift der trådte i kraft den 1. oktoberSpm. nr. S 141 Til miljøministeren af: Hans Kristian Skibby (DD): Hvad er ministerens holdning til den nye emballageafgift, der trådte i kraft den 1. oktober, og som volder erhvervsvirksomheder administrativt bøvl og ekstra udgifter, og som i sidste ende vælter højere priser over på landets forbrugere, og hvad vil ministeren konkret gøre for at afhjælpe konsekvenserne?1.13) Spm. nr. S 137 om at prioritere, at der gøres mere for kvinder, som oplever gener og komplikationer efter fødslenSpm. nr. S 137 Til ministeren for ligestilling af: Astrid Carøe (SF): Vil ministeren være med til at prioritere, at der gøres mere for kvinder, som oplever gener og komplikationer efter fødslen – såsom nedsunket underliv, bækkenproblemer, delte mavemuskler, bristninger og inkontinens – og som i dag alt for ofte står uden hjælp, f.eks. ved at arbejde for landsdækkende efterfødselsklinikker, så alle kvinder uanset bopæl kan få adgang til den nødvendige behandling og genoptræning?1.14) Spm. nr. S 142 om at danske vognmænd og transportvirksomheder nu tanker diesel i SverigeSpm. nr. S 142 Til skatteministeren af: Hans Kristian Skibby (DD): Hvad er ministerens holdning til, at danske vognmænd og transportvirksomheder nu tanker diesel i Sverige i stedet for i Danmark på grund af den forhøjede dieselafgift og indførelse af godstransportafgift, begge pr. 1. januar 2025, med det resultat, at statskassen står til at miste over 0,5 mia. kr. årligt, og mener ministeren, at en forhøjet brændstofafgift og indførelse af en godstransportafgift har været fornuftig?1.15) Spm. nr. S 76 om at elever med særlige behov skal søge om hjælp til hver enkelt prøve de aflægger i folkeskolenSpm. nr. S 76 Til børne- og undervisningsministeren af: Sigurd Agersnap (SF): Mener ministeren, at det er rimeligt, at elever med særlige behov, herunder elever med ordblindhed, skal søge om særlige vilkår for at få hjælp til hver enkelt prøve, de aflægger i folkeskolen?1.16) Spm. nr. S 146 om ufrivilligt skolefraværSpm. nr. S 146 Til børne- og undervisningsministeren af: Sigurd Agersnap (SF): Mener ministeren, at problemerne med ufrivilligt skolefravær var mindre i 1980'erne?1.17) Spm. nr. S 124 om at nedlægge Danmarks Evalueringsinstitut (EVA)Spm. nr. S 124 Til børne- og undervisningsministeren af: Sofie Lippert (SF): Vil ministeren forklare det fuldstændig ubegribeligt ulogiske i at koble forskning sammen med administrative besparelser i staten og dernæst beslutte at nedlægge Danmarks Evalueringsinstitut (EVA), som vil være et farvel til 25 års videnproduktion og videnindsamling og en reduktion af midler til evalueringer i en tid, hvor regeringen har vedtaget store reformer af både folkeskolen, gymnasierne og de videregående uddannelser?1.18) Spm. nr. S 143 om at Kolding Kommune pålægger alle dagtilbud styrings- og datakonceptet »Læringsledelse«Spm. nr. S 143 Til børne- og undervisningsministeren af: Lotte Rod (RV): Hvad er ministerens holdning til, at Kolding Kommune ved at pålægge alle dagtilbud styrings- og datakonceptet »Læringsledelse« forbryder sig mod dagtilbudsaftalen fra 2017, hvoraf det fremgår, at staten og kommunerne som udgangspunkt ikke skal pålægge dagtilbuddene tiltag som lokale læreplaner, mål eller koncepter, der rækker ud over den pædagogiske læreplan, og hvad vil ministeren gøre for at indskærpe, at kommuner skal stoppe med at pålægge koncepter?1.19) Spm. nr. S 82 om stigning i antallet af ikkevestlige indvandrere og efterkommere på førtidspensionSpm. nr. S 82 Til beskæftigelsesministeren af: Nick Zimmermann (DF): Har de socialdemokratisk ledede regeringers udlændinge- og beskæftigelsespolitik fejlet, når antallet af ikkevestlige indvandrere og efterkommere på førtidspension er steget med 32 pct. siden 2019, svarende til en stigning på mere end 10.000 personer?1.20) Spm. nr. S 131 om afskaffelsen af støtten til særlig vanskeligt stillede borgere med høje boligudgifterSpm. nr. S 131 Til beskæftigelsesministeren af: Victoria Velasquez (EL): Hvordan vurderer ministeren de individuelle og samfundsmæssige konsekvenser af afskaffelsen af støtten til særlig vanskeligt stillede borgere med høje boligudgifter, som regeringen har fået gennemført, og hvordan kan regeringen forsvare, at familier med børn, der i forvejen har svært ved at få økonomien til at hænge sammen, mister støtten til at betale deres husleje?1.21) Spm. nr. S 138 om regeringens kontanthjælpsreformSpm. nr. S 138 Til beskæftigelsesministeren af: Victoria Velasquez (EL): Mener ministeren stadig, at regeringens kontanthjælpsreform »ikke vil føre til flere hjemløse« nu, hvor udenrigsminister Lars Løkke Rasmussen erkender, at reformen »lader de allermest udsatte havne i en situation, hvor de ikke kan blive skrevet op til en bolig, fordi de ikke kan betale den«, og Venstre selv erkender, at reformen »gør, at nogle kan have svært ved at betale huslejen«, og agter ministeren nu at gøre noget, så udsatte borgere og børnefamilier ikke er hjemløse?1.22) Spm. nr. S 136 om at sikre elektrificering af jernbanen nord for AalborgSpm. nr. S 136 Til transportministeren af: Peder Hvelplund (EL): Vil ministeren sikre elektrificering af jernbanen nord for Aalborg – både af hensyn til borgerne i Vendsyssel og for at sikre mulighed for elektrificeret godstransport på skinner fra Skandinavien til resten af Europa – som foreslået af BRN-netværket (Business Region North Denmark)?1.23) Spm. nr. S 140 om den planlagte motorvej mellem Næstved og RønnedeSpm. nr. S 140 Til transportministeren af: Peter Skaarup (DD): Er det ministerens holdning, at den planlagte motorvej mellem Næstved og Rønnede skal etableres i sin helhed som en fuldt tosporet motorvej?1.24) Spm. nr. S 145 om en mindre grad af løbende statslig opfølgning og evaluering af reformer og politiske aftalerSpm. nr. S 145 Til uddannelses- og forskningsministeren af: Sofie Lippert (SF): Er ministeren i lyset af nedlæggelsen af Danmarks Evalueringsinstitut (EVA) enig med børne- og undervisningsministeren i, at det er godt for udviklingen af vores samfund med en mindre grad af løbende statslig opfølgning og evaluering af reformer og politiske aftaler?1.25) Spm. nr. S 139 om at reglerne for korttidsudlejning i praksis omgås på systematisk visSpm. nr. S 139 Til ministeren for byer og landdistrikter af: Lisbeth Bech-Nielsen (SF): Hvordan kan ministeren acceptere, at reglerne for korttidsudlejning i praksis omgås på så systematisk vis, at et enkelt firma uden problemer kan leje 170 lejligheder ulovligt ud på Airbnb, og hvornår vil regeringen tage ansvar og sikre en reel indberetningspligt for udlejningsplatforme som Airbnb, sådan som vi i SF allerede har foreslået i vores beslutningsforslag, så vi kan få sat en stopper for disse systematiske lovovertrædelser?1.26) Spm. nr. S 127 om, at Haderslev Kommune har fået hjælp fra en imam i det kommunale forebyggelsesarbejdeSpm. nr. S 127 Til udlændinge- og integrationsministeren af: Peter Kofod (DF): Hvad mener ministeren om, at Haderslev Kommune har fået hjælp fra en imam i det kommunale forebyggelsesarbejde? 1.27) Spm. nr. S 128 om, at Haderslev Kommune har fået hjælp fra en imam i det kommunale forebyggelsesarbejdeSpm. nr. S 128 Til udlændinge- og integrationsministeren af: Peter Kofod (DF): Hvad mener ministeren om, at Socialdemokratiets borgmesterkandidat i Haderslev, Marie Skødt, på kommunalbestyrelsesmødet den 28. oktober udtaler følgende om kommunens brug af en imam i forebyggelsesarbejdet: »Skal vi virkelig afvise sådan en hjælp, bare fordi den kommer fra en muslim? Det er ikke danske værdier – det er frygt forklædt som politik«? 2) 1. behandling af L 17 om delvis udmøntning af aftale om reform af professionsbachelor- og erhvervsakademiuddannelser i Danmark m.v.Forslag til lov om ændring af lov om erhvervsakademiuddannelser og professionsbacheloruddannelser og lov om akkreditering af videregående uddannelsesinstitutioner. (Nye praksisrettede professionsmasteruddannelser og andre elementer fra aftale om reform af professionsbachelor- og erhvervsakademiuddannelser i Danmark m.v.). Af uddannelses- og forskningsministeren (Christina Egelund).3) 1. behandling af L 18 om forskellige ændringer for Danmarks Frie ForskningsfondForslag til lov om ændring af lov om Danmarks Forsknings- og Innovationspolitiske Råd og Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond. (Begrænsning af visse ansøgninger til Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond, fondens samarbejde med andre offentlige og private bevillingsgivere samt forlængelse af fondens strategiperiode). Af uddannelses- og forskningsministeren (Christina Egelund).4) 1. behandling af L 8 om fremtidens S-bane, støj fra jernbaneaktiviteter, ekspropriation m.v.Forslag til lov om ændring af jernbaneloven og lov om DSB. (Fremtidens S-bane, støj fra jernbaneaktiviteter, ekspropriation m.v.). Af transportministeren (Thomas Danielsen).5) 1. behandling af L 47 om de færøske myndigheders etapevise overtagelse af sagsområdet luftfart m.v.Forslag til lov om ændring af lov om luftfart. (De færøske myndigheders etapevise overtagelse af sagsområdet luftfart m.v.). Af transportministeren (Thomas Danielsen).

AI assistants are currently misrepresenting news content 45% of the time, according to a study by the European Broadcasting Union. This research, which evaluated 3,000 responses from popular AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Google Gemini, revealed that 31% of responses had serious sourcing issues, while 30% contained inaccuracies. Notably, Google's Gemini performed the worst, with 76% of its outputs flawed. This raises significant concerns about the reliability of AI in disseminating information, particularly as these tools increasingly serve as intermediaries between users and content.In addition to issues of accuracy, a study from Stanford and Harvard found that AI chatbots tend to flatter users rather than challenge them, validating user behavior 50% more than human counterparts. This tendency to agree rather than provide constructive feedback can lead to a lack of critical engagement, further complicating the role of AI in decision-making processes. Furthermore, the Wikimedia Foundation reported an 8% decline in human traffic to Wikipedia, attributed to generative AI chatbots and search engines that provide direct answers without redirecting users to original sources. This trend highlights the growing challenge faced by platforms reliant on user engagement.The episode also discusses advancements in AI capabilities from major players like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic. Microsoft has introduced updates to its CoPilot AI assistant, including a group chat feature and a new Real Talk mode that encourages more dynamic interactions. OpenAI's ChatGPT can now search across multiple applications, while Anthropic's Claude has introduced a memory feature that retains past conversations. These developments indicate a shift towards more integrated and context-aware AI systems that can enhance collaboration and user experience.For Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT service leaders, the implications are clear. The effectiveness of AI now hinges on context, governance, and integration rather than just model size. As AI tools become more prevalent, the responsibility for ensuring their safe and effective use falls on providers. This presents an opportunity for MSPs to develop new service lines focused on AI hygiene and governance, helping clients navigate the complexities of AI while maximizing its potential benefits.Four things to know today 00:00 The Limits of AI: Research Shows Chatbots Mislead, Overagree, and Undermine the Information Ecosystem04:27 A 1997 PC Running AI? The Future of Intelligence Might Be Smaller, Cheaper, and Closer to Home08:08 AI's Getting Personal — Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic Roll Out Smarter, More Human Chatbots13:26 From Feedback to Fixes: Microsoft's New Copilot Brings AI to Customer Experience and Operational Intelligence This is the Business of Tech.    Supported by:  https://mailprotector.com/mspradio/

The European Broadcasting Union has postponed its plan to hold a membership vote to decide if Israel's broadcaster KAN will be allowed to compete in next year's Eurovision. While it remains unclear if the vote will still happen, it doesn't fully resolve how the EBU got to this point in the first place. We'll take a closer look at other times the EBU's non-political stance has been tested and see what lessons can be applied going forward. Responsive Summary Yugoslavia (3:20) Administrative Changes to the Contest (13:40) Armenia and Azerbaijan (16:42) Georgia (26:58) Final Thoughts (32:14) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here (https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe). Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email (mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com) or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social). Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.

The European Broadcasting Union will vote in November on whether Israel can compete in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Under a new rule, if more than 50% of members vote to exclude Israel, next year's contest will take place without Israel. And the vote, expected in December has now been brought forward to November. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Alon Amir, an expert and lecturer on the Eurovision and politics and a former spokesperson for Israel's Eurovision delegation. (Photo: Kan)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The organisation behind the Eurovision Song Contest has confirmed it will hold a vote to determine whether Israel will participate next year. The European Broadcasting Union confirmed it will invite 68 member countries to give their view at a general assembly meeting in November. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says other countries - including Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Spain have all said they would consider dropping out of the contest if Israel was allowed to stay involved. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Better (a month) late than never, we're celebrating the competition that made superstars of Cliff Richard, ABBA and, erm, Daz Sampson. Both the Eurovision Song Contest itself, and those month's film ESC: The Story of Fire Saga will probably baffle our US listener but it's a must-see for any fans of the contest.Filmed in Iceland and the UK, it's definitely within our remit despite starring Will Ferrell as the international cast balance him out and the European Broadcasting Union itself has blurry borders, incorporating Russia and Australia along with the more traditional European countries. Settle down for a large helping of (Swiss?) cheese and join us as we award Douze points to Fire Saga!

Dal 1956 una volta l'anno una competizione tra canzoni coinvolge un intero continente e di più. L'Eurovision song contest entusiasma milioni di telespettatori e richiama appassionati di ogni angolo d'Europa: quest'anno a Basilea, dopo la vittoria di Nemo nella passata edizione. Non solo Europe, però, perché la European Broadcasting Union afferisce alla zona europea di radiodiffusione, che arriva in nordafrica e parte del Medio Oriente. A quello che un tempo si chiamava Concorso eurovisivo della canzone, e solo in Italia era noto - decenni fa - come Eurofestival partecipano Paesi europei, non europei, Paesi che vorrebbero essere europei. E gli intrecci della geopolitica non hanno mai abbandonato un evento che non è solo di spettacoli. Ne parliamo con Sashko Krapivkin, attore, cantante, creator ucraino, Keti Nogieva fondatrice della tv italo-georgiana KNTV, con Fabien Randanne, giornalista francese di 20minutes, autore del libro "Queerovison - histoires de la plus grande scène du monde" e con i fan alla St.Jakobshalle di Basilea, Svizzera.

Der ESC ist die größte Musikshow der Welt. Am Samstag (17. Mai) werden wohl wieder 150 Millionen Menschen zuschauen. Das schafft viel Aufmerksamkeit und viel Platz für Politik. Der Veranstalter, die European Broadcasting Union, will mit neuen Regeln das Chaos von 2024 vermeiden.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

Over 70 former Eurovision participants have called for the European Broadcasting Union to ban Israel's state broadcaster from contest. Emma O'Kelly reports.

RTÉ has asked the European Broadcasting Union for a discussion on Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest that takes place later this month due to the ongoing war in Gaza.Johnny Fallon, strategy director at Carr Communications and Eurovision enthusiast, joins The Last Word to discuss the likelihood of Israel being excluded from the contest.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Previous Eurovision winners have signed a letter demanding the European Broadcasting Union ban Israel from the song contest. One of the signatories is Ireland's own Charlie McGettigan, who won Eurovision in 1994. Charlie spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Previous Eurovision winners have signed a letter demanding the European Broadcasting Union ban Israel from the song contest. One of the signatories is Ireland's own Charlie McGettigan, who won Eurovision in 1994. Charlie spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Schon der erste ESC war auf seine Art politisch. Und es gibt seit der Gründung 1956 dutzende Beispiele für politische Aktionen oder Statements. Früher schien das noch eher möglich als heute. Weshalb ist das so? Um beim ESC aufzufallen, müsse man entweder politisch oder sexuell provozieren, sagt ESC-Historiker Dean Vuletic. Das sei schon relativ früh so gewesen. Eines der ersten politischen Statements machte die junge Bundesrepublik Deutschland beim ersten ESC 1956, indem es Walter Andreas Schwarz, einen jüdischen Holocaustüberlebenden, nach Lugano an die erste Ausgabe des Musikwettbewerbs schickte. Immer wieder sorgte der ESC - ob subtil oder direkt - für politische Kontroversen. Und das, obschon das im Reglement der European Broadcasting Union so nicht vorgesehen ist. Ganz ohne Politik gehe es eben nicht, findet Dean Vuletic. Denn das sei das, was das Publikum verlange. Woran man festmache, dass ein Auftritt politisch sei, das sei gar nicht so einfach, sagt die Musikwissenschaftlerin Saskia Jaszoltowski. Sei es eine Friedensfahne, bestimmte Daten, die man verwende in den Songtexten oder andere Merkmale. Es sei eine grosse Verantwortung, so transparent wie möglich zu entscheiden, was erlaubt sei auf der Bühne und was nicht. Die politische Dimension des ESC war und ist letztlich sehr vielschichtig. Und ganz verhindern kann die EBU die politische Komponente wohl nie, sind sich die Experten einig. Politisch ist lange auch die Organisationsstruktur: Bis 1990 ist es den ehemaligen Ostblockstaaten nicht erlaubt, am ESC teilzunehmen. Deshalb wird dort einige Zeit lang ein eigener Wettbewerb durchgeführt: Der Intervision Song Contest. Karel Gott nimmt 1968 an beiden Wettbewerben teil. Beim westeuropäischen ESC mit einem sehr politischen Lied, das von der Trennung von Ost und West handelt. ____________________ Feedback oder Fragen? Wir freuen uns auf Nachrichten an geschichte@srf.ch ____________________ In dieser Episode sind zu hören: · Dean Vuletic, Historiker und ESC-Experte · Saskia Jaszoltowski, Musikwissenschaftlerin, Universität Graz ____________________ Links · https://www.srf.ch/audio · https://www.srf.ch/sendungen/eurovision-song-contest ____________________ Recherche, Produktion und Moderation: Silvan Zemp ____________________ Hier lernt ihr die Schweizer Geschichte so richtig kennen – mit all ihren Eigenarten, Erfolgen, Fails, Persönlichkeiten und Dramen. Im Podcast «Geschichte» (ehemals «Zeitblende») von SRF Wissen tauchen wir in die Schweizer Vergangenheit ein – und möchten verstehen, wie sie unsere Gegenwart prägt. Habt ihr Themenvorschläge oder Feedback? Meldet euch bei geschichte@srf.ch.

Eine offizielle ESC-App gibt es jedes Jahr, diese wird von der European Broadcasting Union lanciert. Basel Tourismus hat aber noch eine zweite App konzipiert. Diese weist, zusätzlichen zu den ESC-Events, auch auf Basler Sehenswürdigkeiten hin. Ausserdem: - Unternehmen im BL betroffen von US-Zöllen - Skulptur auf Basler Marktplatz

The European Broadcasting Union's 2025 News Report -- Leading Newsrooms in the Age of Generative AI -- has just been published. In this episode, Laurent Frat speaks with Dr Alexandra Borchardt, the lead author, and Olle Zachrison, Director of AI at Swedish Radio.  We dive into the insights and practical steps in the report -- from the tech advances, industry trends and public adoption of AI to the benefits and risks of integrating AI into newsgathering. Our conversation highlights the importance of quality journalism, human creativity and collaboration by public service media in navigating this new information age while protecting the integrity and reliability of the news. 

Spotlight auf Leonhard Baumgartner heißt es kommende Saison bei der Jeunesse. Mit dem Gewinn des Eurovision Young Musicians Wettbewerb der European Broadcasting Union hat sich der junge Wiener Geiger Leonhard Baumgartner letzten August einem internationalem Publikum vorgestellt. Damit tritt er auch in die Fußstapfen von Julian Rachlin oder Lydia Baich, die diesen Wettbewerb ebenfalls gewonnen haben. Für Furore sorgte zuletzt seine Weltersteinspielung von Mozarts neu entdeckter Serenade KV 648. Wir dürfen gespannt sein wie der junge Wiener Geiger Leonhard Baumgartner das Brahms Violinkonzert musizieren wird. Im kommenden Oktober musiziert er mit seinem Pantaleón Trio auch im Zyklus AnTasten im Ehrbar Saal Musik von Astor Piazzolla & Co.

In this episode, we're shining the spotlight on Henry Kelly, the Irish broadcaster best known for hosting the legendary quiz show Going for Gold. From his early career in journalism to becoming a household name on British television, we'll explore how Kelly's charm, wit, and distinctive presenting style helped make Going for Gold a daytime TV classic. While he had a successful career in radio and television beyond the show, it's his role as quizmaster that cemented his place in 80s and 90s pop culture. We'll take a deep dive into Going for Gold—how it was created as part of a European Broadcasting Union initiative, its unique format featuring contestants from across the continent, and why Kelly himself initially thought the idea was “nonsense.” Against all expectations, the show became a massive hit, particularly with students, and even led to Kelly being made honorary president of a student union. From its instantly recognisable theme tune (composed by none other than Hans Zimmer!) to the intense final round where contestants had to answer “four in a row,” Going for Gold stood out from other quiz shows of its time. We'll talk about Henry Kelly's iconic catchphrases, the occasional language barrier mishaps, and the time a Swedish contestant answered “the farmer” instead of “pawn” in a chess question—only to be proven technically correct! With its gold-and-blue futuristic set and its pan-European lineup, Going for Gold was unlike anything else on TV, and Kelly's enthusiastic hosting style was key to its success. Beyond Going for Gold, we'll touch on Kelly's broader career, including his early work as a journalist at The Irish Times, his time on Game for a Laugh, and his later years in radio, where he continued to entertain audiences with his signature charm. While Going for Gold ended in 1996 (with a brief revival in 2008), Kelly remains fondly remembered as one of British TV's great quizmasters.

Il Codacons ha presentato un esposto ufficiale all’European Broadcasting Union per escludere la canzone "Espresso macchiato" dalla competizione dell'Eurovision song contest. L'accusa contro l'autore, il cantante estone Tommy Cash, è di ironizzare sugli stereotipi dell'Italia style of life con riferimento al caffè, agli spaghetti e alla mafia. Sentiamo cosa ne pensano i nostri ascoltatori.

In a special episode from the host city of this year's contest, we bring you all the biggest names as we mark the official start of Switzerland's hosting of Eurovision 2025.Recorded just minutes after the end of the live broadcast, we catch up with Contest Producer Christer Björkman, while Executive Producer duo Reto Peritz and Moritz Stadler also update us on the progress of the host broadcaster as they continue to prepare for the live shows.Two of the European Broadcasting Union's most important people also join us as Eurovision Director Martin Green gives us his thoughts on recent developments, including the lack of accessible tickets for fans, and Martin Österdahl returns to the podcast to reflect on a difficult twelve months, and look ahead to the future.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com.This episode was brought to you in collaboration with This Is Basel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having a clear brand positioning is key to creating brand consistency and connection across time and touchpoints. The Eurovision song contest is hosted by a new country with a new campaign each year so creating brand clarity is especially key. In this episode, Lina Moussaoui, Brand Manager for the Eurovision Song Contest at the European Broadcasting Union and Marise Pronk, Senior Account Manager at Kantar talk to Lindsay Gorton-Lee, Brand Strategy Consultant at Kantar about how they unearthed the essence of the brand and created a clear framework to connect and inspire all their internal and external partners. The written case study, ‘Great brands are built on great stories' can be found in Kantar's Brand Strategy Unpacked booklet here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of controversies at this year's Eurovision in Malmo, a new code of conduct is being introduced by the European Broadcasting Union...but what does it entail?Joining Seán to discuss is Richard Taylor, contributor to Eurovision Ireland - the official Irish Eurovision Blog.

It's been almost three months since the deadly shooting in Skärholmen in Stockholm's south west, where a father was killed in front of his 12-year-old son. We speak to the leaders of Blåuggla, a volunteer group that does night patrols in Skärholmen, to hear how the community's feeling. And: 50 years ago, Sweden became the first country in the world to introduce paid parental leave for both mums and dads — and now even grandparents and family friends will be able to take time off work for caring duties. We hear about this change to the parental leave scheme.Also: It's emerged that a fully-vaccinated child died after being infected with TBE last year, we speak to an expert on communicable diseases to find out more. And change is on the way for the Eurovision Song Contest following the controversies at this year's event in Malmö. We hear from the European Broadcasting Union's media director Jean Philip De Tender.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Dave Russell

The European Broadcasting Union has recently published its 2024 News Report entitled “Trusted Journalism in the Age of Generative AI.” In this episode, Laurent Frat speaks with Prof. Alexandra Borchardt, PhD, the report's lead author, and Ezra Eeman, Head of Strategy and Innovation at NPO.  They discuss how generative AI is widely believed to be a game-changer for media accessibility and inclusiveness; however, it may also present a significant challenge to the media sector by diminishing the visibility of journalism.  The conversation also touches on the growing reliance on the services of large tech conglomerates and the broader societal and environmental repercussions.  Acknowledging the challenges that AI can also bring, their exchange concludes with some advice on the role that journalists and media organizations have to play. Read the report here: News Report 2024: Trusted Journalism in the Age of AI

Eurovision might best be described as “the Olympics meets American Idol”: a singing contest where countries face off for the number one spot in musical glory. It's incredibly campy, silly, and mostly very fun.But this year's Eurovision — which wrapped on the weekend — was dogged by controversy, as organizers faced protests for allowing Israel to compete amid the ongoing war in Gaza.The European Broadcasting Union, which runs Eurovision, insists the contest is “non-political”. But our guest today argues that geo-political ideals and tensions have coursed through this competition since its inception in 1956.Tess Megginson — a PhD candidate studying central and eastern European history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — explains.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcriptsTranscripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

We quiz the European Broadcasting Union on the uniquely complex situation presented by the contest in Sweden this year as we catch up with Communications and Digital Manager Dave Goodman.Later we look ahead to the second semi-final in Malmö as we chat to Saba from Denmark, songwriter and backing vocalist Melanie Wehbe, Keiino's Tom Hugo, and another member of team Kaleen, Eurovision winning songwriter Jimmy Joker.Grab yourself a free ticket to The Euro Trip: Live on Thursday 9th May.To support the podcast, head to Buy Me A Coffee.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok or email hello@eurotrippodcast.com, and find us online at eurotrippodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A group of 400 Irish artists have signed an online petition calling on singer Bambie Thug to boycott the Eurovision. The Macroom performer was chosen to represent Ireland in the upcoming competition in Sweden. But there have been persistent calls to refuse to take part as long as Israel is included in the line-up. The middle eastern country's participation has been described by protesters as 'art-washing.' It echoes similar campaigns across Europe for their respective entrants to drop out, following months of relentless bombardment of the Gaza strip. Bambie has expressed solidarity with the protesters and believes the European Broadcasting Union has made the wrong decision to allow Israel perform - but like their fellow competitors, the 'ouija pop' singer won't be boycotting the event in May. Irish Times reporter and Eurovision superfan, Laura Slattery, talks about Bambie's predicament, about the competition's long history of political controversy and what will happen in Malmo.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features a conversation with Katherine Dunn, Content Editor at the Oxford Climate Journalism Network, a program led by the University of Oxford's Reuters Institute. It was recorded in March 2024.Through her work at the Oxford Climate Journalism Network (or OCJN) Katherine has worked with more than 500 journalists from over 100 countries, seeking to improve climate literacy and climate storytelling. In 2023, she was a co-author of the European Broadcasting Union's, “Climate Journalism That Works”, a report on how newsrooms can better cover climate change and build a climate strategy. I actually discussed this amazing resource in a previous episode, with Alexandra Borchardt, so, though Katherine and I didn't talk about it here, if you're interested, you can find a link to that episode below.Before joining the Reuters Institute, Katherine spent the best part of a decade working as a reporter and editor in business journalism, with a focus on the energy and commodities markets and industries. This included a stint as editor at Fortune magazine, where she covered climate change and the energy transition. Amongst other things, Katherine and I discussed what makes an effective climate news story, the obligations of newsrooms when it comes to addressing climate issues, and the unique role of meteorologists in delivering relevant and actionable local climate insights.Additional links: About the Oxford Climate Journalism NetworkClimate news insights from The Reuters InstituteInsights on news avoidance from The Digital News Report“Find your mango” and other learnings from the OCJNThe BBC's “Life at 50C” seriesThe New Yorker's stories about electricians My interview with Alexandra Borchardt about the “Climate Journalism That Works” report.

Some people love Eurovision. Others don't get it. But beyond the camp and kitsch of the annual song contest there's much to observe about the politics of Europe and the wider region. In this episode, author and broadcaster Dave Keating starts with discord between Sweden and France over language. The sourest notes were struck in the mid-1970s after the Swedish group ABBA won with a song in English alluding to the historic French defeat at Waterloo. The French then stepped up their campaign against contestants using lyrics other than in their national languages. The so-called ban on English was only lifted in 1999 just as Sweden was once again emerging as a pop music powerhouse and as Eastern and Central Europe states were emerging from behind the Iron Curtain. They too were keen to sing in English. Since the turn of the century Eurovision has been buffeted by tensions between Russia and countries like Georgia and Ukraine that have used their performances to denounce Moscow. The dissonance has sorely tested the European Broadcasting Union, the state and public media alliance covering 56 countries behind Eurovision. Russia has traditionally been a major TV market for the contest and the Union only excluded Russian participation in 2022, after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the build-up to this year's contest in Malmö, Sweden, on May 11, the focus has been on Israel's entrant Eden Golan amid the ongoing bloodletting in Gaza. Despite an outcry from artists and performers against the participation of Israel — and despite accusations of double standards now that Russia has been excluded — Golan looks set to perform. Israeli visitors to Malmö have been advised to keep a low profile while Swedish authorities have said they're well prepared for protests, including inside the contest arena. Read Dave's latest Substack about Eurovision.Support the show

In a world with countless subscription services the power of free-to-air broadcast is vital to the success of sports. In this episode of StreamTime Sports host Nick Meacham is joined by Glen Killane, executive director for the European Broadcasting Union. Talking points: Who is the European Broadcast Union and who do they work with? – (6:06) Why did the EBU decide to launch its own Eurovision Sport OTT service ? – (19:10) How will Eurovision Sport be monetised? – (33:23) What is the future role of free-to-air in sports? – (36:59)

As war continues in Gaza, a cultural row is flaring on the other side of the world over Israel's involvement in the 2024 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The country's act was initially blocked from entering the world's largest music competition as its proposed lyrics were deemed too political, but they have since been cleared to compete. This has outraged many on social media, with some fans calling for other countries to boycott the event.Eurovision's organisers, the European Broadcasting Union, insist the contest is apolitical, but they have invited scrutiny in recent years particularly over the decision to ban Russia from competing due to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. On this episode James Reynolds discusses the fallout with Eurovision reporter Daniel Rosney, and they consider whether it's ever possible for Eurovision to stay out of politics.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We're keen to hear from you, wherever you are in the world. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. #TheGlobalStoryThis episode was made by Laurie Kalus and Alix Pickles. The technical producers were Mike Regaard and Matt Hewitt. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

EP 12: The Spin-Offs   Riker Lynch (Glee, Dancing With The Stars, American Song Contest) John D. Carrion, Executive Director of The NYC Gay Men's Chorus   On this episode, we're talking about the numerous times that the European Broadcasting Union (or EBU) has tried to spin-off the Eurovision concept. We start by taking about the European spin-offs that were started under the EBU's network of national broadcasters, including Eurovision Young Musicians, Eurovision Young Dancers, and Junior Eurovision. We then talk about the complications of exporting the Eurovision brand under a commercial model abroad, focusing in on the American Song Contest-- hosted by Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg.   We then interview American Song Contest runner-up Riker Lynch as he pulls back the curtain on the process of bringing the Eurovision concept to American audiences.   Finally, Executive Director of the NYC Gay Men's Chorus and Eurovision fan John D. Carrion stops by to play a game about the American Song Contest called Eurovision: Lost In Translation. John uses his knowledge of Eurovision to evaluate ASC numbers and analyze what it is about the Eurovision format that's so difficult to export.   Riker Lynch, Feel The Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of46fG2nl3s   LOST IN TRANSLATION WITH JOHN CARRION:   Michael Bolton, Beautiful World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9ES-AmDLBo Macy Gray, Every Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSz20WF2fo8 AleXa, Wonderland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wyjs37rHy8 Sisqo, It's Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDkyzOMozVc Jewel, The Story: https://www.facebook.com/nbc/videos/761038514913774/ Tenelle, Full Circle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeWlPwUl2mQ  

With hundreds of hours of video uploaded to social platforms every minute, eyewitness media is playing an ever-increasing role within newsrooms. Eyewitness Videos from bystanders and activists are emerging from all over the world, in real time, as events unfold.  With this influx of real-time content, newsrooms are presented with both opportunities and challenges. In this episode, Laurent Frat speaks with Derek Bowler, Head of Social Newsgathering at the European Broadcasting Union, and Andrew Smith, a producer and digital verification expert at the EBU. Together, we delve into the strategies and methodologies employed by the Eurovision Social Newswire to navigate this information landscape. We'll explore how they effectively discern fact from fiction and ensure responsible and ethical use of eyewitness media.

50 years ago ABBA won the contest for the song Waterloo.  Recently Brooke's old friend Charlie asked her to take part in a new podcast born of his love of and obsession with Eurovision, an international song contest organized annually by the European Broadcasting Union, or EBU, with reps from some 70 countries!  This week's midweek podcast is episode three of the new series "Mysteries of the Euroverse," hosted by Charlie Sohne and Magnus Riise.  On Instagram: @euroversepodcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GlG8M6PKJOxfx5vk9jRiA www.euroversepodcast.com

50 years ago ABBA won the contest for the song Waterloo.  Recently Brooke's old friend Charlie asked her to take part in a new podcast born of his love of and obsession with Eurovision, an international song contest organized annually by the European Broadcasting Union, or EBU, with reps from some 70 countries!  This week's midweek podcast is episode three of the new series "Mysteries of the Euroverse," hosted by Charlie Sohne and Magnus Riise.  On Instagram: @euroversepodcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GlG8M6PKJOxfx5vk9jRiA www.euroversepodcast.com

Polish state media still is treated as a legitimate public service by European authorities. Yet many Poles refer to it as a factory of hate. They say Polish state TV and radio first and foremost serve to advance the agenda of the ruling Law and Justice party in Warsaw. And while Silvio Berlusconi of Italy was a pioneer in bullying media, and Viktor Orbán of Hungary took state control to new extremes, the Polish hard right has been quick to catch up. Since Law and Justice came to power eight years ago, Polish state media has become an outlet for demonising judges, LGBT people, and opposition politicians — and the deleterious effects are even felt beyond Poland. In the case of Dorota Bawołek, a respected Polish TV correspondent in Brussels, the abuse appears to follow a pattern. First her words and actions are misrepresented; next those misrepresentations are turned into lurid stories broadcast by Polish state media; and finally Dorota is confronted by an avalanche of online trolling. The attacks on Dorota are part of wider concerns about press freedom that have prompted EU plans for a Media Freedom Act. Among the Act's priorities is stopping governments turning public service media into their mouthpieces — although few observers expect any immediate impact. For its part, the European Broadcasting Union has warned about the undue influence of "political masters" and it says it wants independent oversight of public media. Yet Polish state radio and television remain full EBU members. The latest attack on Dorota came in October after she interviewed Polish politician and former president of the European Council Donald Tusk. Tusk's centre-right Civic Platform is the only real viable challenger to Law and Justice in Poland's upcoming elections. But there are worries the elections will prove neither free nor fair, especially in a media environment largely controlled by Law and Justice. "The game is not fair, for sure," says Dorota. The "media are the fourth power" but "we are being killed and the EU is watching." Listen (in Polish) to Dorota's podcast Stacja Bruksela.Support the show

Oh, you thought the Eurovision Song Contest was about songs? Or a fun international TV event that brings people together in lots of different countries? Or watching extremely vigorous dance numbers? OK, it is, but it's also about some pretty thorny language-related politics. Historian Dean Vuletic, author of Postwar Europe and the Eurovision Song Contest, discusses Eurovision's many linguistic controversies, and the ways the contest has been exploited politically - and caused political kick-offs too. This is the second instalment of a two-part Eurovisionallusionist. In the first part: a whole lot of tussling about which languages to compete in. Find out more about this episode at theallusionist.org/eurovision2, where there's also a transcript. The Allusionist's online home is theallusionist.org. Stay in touch at facebook.com/allusionistshow,instagram.com/allusionistshow, youtube.com/allusionistshow and twitter.com/allusionistshow. Support the show at theallusionist.org/donate and as well as keeping this independent podcast going, you also get glimpses into how the podsausage is made, regular livestreams, AND membership of the delightful Allusioverse Discord community with whom I will be watching the Eurovision final on 13 May - join us! The Allusionist is produced by me, Helen Zaltzman. Martin Austwick provides the original music. Hear Martin's own songs via PaleBirdMusic.com. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk lovingly and winningly about your product or thing, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by: • Bombas, whose mission is to make the comfiest clothes ever, and match every item sold with an equal item donated. Go to bombas.com/allusionist to get 20% off your first purchase. • Kitsch, who make products to care for your hair and skin - shampoo and conditioner bars, soaps, sleep bonnets, heatless rollers, satin pillowcases and hoodies... Get a whopping 30% off your entire order at MyKitsch.com/allusionist.• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running a beautifully designed website. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There aren't many multilingual, multinational television shows that have been running for nearly seven decades. But what makes the Eurovision Song Contest so special to me is not the music, or the dancing, or the costumes that range from spangletastic to tear-off: no, it's the people butting heads about language. Historian Dean Vuletic, author of Postwar Europe and the Eurovision Song Contest, recounts the many changes in Eurovision's language rules, and its language hopes and dreams. This is the first of a two-part Eurovisionallusionist. In the next instalment: dictators. Protests. Boom Bang-A-Bang Ding-a-Dong Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley. Find out more about this episode at theallusionist.org/eurovision1, where there's also a transcript. The Allusionist's online home is theallusionist.org. Stay in touch at facebook.com/allusionistshow,instagram.com/allusionistshow, youtube.com/allusionistshow and twitter.com/allusionistshow. Support the show at theallusionist.org/donate and as well as keeping this independent podcast going, you also get glimpses into how the podsausage is made, regular livestreams, AND membership of the delightful Allusioverse Discord community with whom I will be watching the Eurovision final next month. The Allusionist is produced by me, Helen Zaltzman. Martin Austwick provides the original music. Hear Martin's own songs via PaleBirdMusic.com. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk lovingly and winningly about your product or thing, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by: • Bombas, whose mission is to make the comfiest clothes ever, and match every item sold with an equal item donated. Go to bombas.com/allusionist to get 20% off your first purchase. • Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running a beautifully designed website. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.