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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: September 16 2024

» Published: September 04 2024

Saade: SVT approved Palestinian scarf in Eurovision
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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".

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