Austria's JJ wins Eurovision

Austrian ESC winner JJ opposes Israel's participation in the Song Contest – now the well-known media lawyer Ralf Höcker reacts with sharp criticism.

Austria's ESC winner JJ is calling for an event for the Eurovision Song Contest next year without a contribution from Israel. Last year's winner Nemo had already spoken out for exclusion this year.

This year, the audience of the Eurovision Song Contest clearly voted in favour of the Israeli contribution. Nevertheless, the Austrian winner, who won only thanks to the jury votes, is in favour of an exclusion of the country in the coming year.

Eurovision winner JJ: 'I hope next year would be without Israel'

Austrian singer, who won with Wasted Love, calls Israel’s presence in contest 'disappointing,' urges changes to the televoting system and says he was stopped from displaying a pride flag onstage

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The winner of the Eurovision edition with the greatest audience and controversy of recent years, Johannes Pietsch , now known worldwide as JJ, has not yet had time to sleep. But faithful to his commitments as winner of the most important musical contest in the world, he attends us to share his impressions about the gala and about the promising future ahead.—How do you find yourself after so many emotions and so little rest? I guess happy but exh…