SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Saade: SVT approved Palestinian scarf in Eurovision

The artist Eric Saade was criticized for performing with a Palestinian scarf wrapped around his wrist in the European Championship Song Contest in Malmö. Now, the artist tells SVT's "Mission Review" that he informed SVT that he wanted to highlight his origin on stage.

» Updated: 16 September 2024, 01:51

» Published: 04 September 2024

Saade: SVT approved Palestinian scarf in Eurovision
Photo: Jessica Gow/TT

So, I think I said that, he says in "Mission Review".

SVT had booked Saade, who was openly critical of Israel's participation, to the Eurovision first semi-final. The artist claims that he had contact with Ebba Adielsson, executive producer at SVT for Eurovision, about what was allowed in the arena.

Ebba got in touch with me. And said that symbols are no problem, says Eric Saade.

And he then performed wearing a Palestinian scarf. The move sparked criticism from both SVT and Eurovision organizer EBU.

”My opinion is that I have been clear about what rules apply when participating in Eurovision”, writes Ebba Adielsson in an email to "Mission Review".

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

The Great Journalism Prize for SD Investigation
2 MIN READ

The Great Journalism Prize for SD Investigation

New Director for the World Culture Museums
1 MIN READ

New Director for the World Culture Museums

She receives SvD's literature prize
1 MIN READ

She receives SvD's literature prize

Bromberg to Leave Bromberg Publishing
1 MIN READ

Bromberg to Leave Bromberg Publishing

Netflix is making a second Pokémon season
1 MIN READ

Netflix is making a second Pokémon season

These are the artists in "Allsång's" Christmas special
1 MIN READ

These are the artists in "Allsång's" Christmas special

This is how the married couples fare in the SVT series
3 MIN READ

This is how the married couples fare in the SVT series

Rod Stewart Slows Down
1 MIN READ

Rod Stewart Slows Down

Swede Snubbed for Prestigious Literary Prize
1 MIN READ

Swede Snubbed for Prestigious Literary Prize

"Duck" on tour with new solo show
1 MIN READ

"Duck" on tour with new solo show

Silver duct-taped banana sold for five million dollars
2 MIN READ

Silver duct-taped banana sold for five million dollars

Tommy Körberg returns in "Änglagård"
1 MIN READ

Tommy Körberg returns in "Änglagård"

Premiere for "Rust" – three years after the fatal shooting
2 MIN READ

Premiere for "Rust" – three years after the fatal shooting

Cultural Allocations Down to 2004 Levels
2 MIN READ

Cultural Allocations Down to 2004 Levels

Jonas Gardell's "Boarding House Oskar" Becomes a Play
1 MIN READ

Jonas Gardell's "Boarding House Oskar" Becomes a Play

The Bandmates Said Goodbye to Liam Payne
2 MIN READ

The Bandmates Said Goodbye to Liam Payne

This week's film and series – A spectacular robbery story
2 MIN READ

This week's film and series – A spectacular robbery story

Laleh celebrates 20 years - embarks on a major summer tour
1 MIN READ

Laleh celebrates 20 years - embarks on a major summer tour

"The Last Pill" – In-Depth on Anxiety and Pills
1 MIN READ

"The Last Pill" – In-Depth on Anxiety and Pills

Eurovision Song Contest Threatened by Referendum
3 MIN READ

Eurovision Song Contest Threatened by Referendum