Category: Germany

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German Head of Delegation describes the atmosphere during Eurovision 2024 as nothing less than disturbing and shocking, contradicting the competition's core values that aim to unite through music. In a candid interview, Alexandra Wolfslast, the German head of delegation, shed light on the unsettling dynamics at Eurovision 2024, where political tensions overshadowed the music. “We really felt it during the preparations for the Grand Final. It was really shocking to me,” she stated, reflecting on the atmosphere that permeated the event." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wolfslast emphasized the impact of the ongoing geopolitical conflicts, particularly following Israel's participation amid the backdrop of the terror organisation Hamas's conflict. “Eurovision is always political, even if we say it isn’t,” she noted, highlighting a significant shift in the contest's traditionally celebratory spirit. This year, she observed a stark contrast in artists' behavior compared to previous editions. “Normally when artists come to the green room, everybody is applauding them, and all of...