In the statement made by the EBU to the Göteborg Post newspaper, it was stated that those who try to enter the Malmö Arena, where the song contest will be held, with a Palestinian flag or a banner containing a political message will be stopped and their Palestinian flags or banners will be taken away.
In the statement made by the Swedish Palestine Group, it was stated that Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest to be held on May 11 will be protested in Malmö.
In the statement, it was noted that local artists would also perform at the protest under the name “Genocide Free Song Contest”.
According to the news of Swedish state television SVT, Malmö Police Department Spokesperson Nils Norling said that they estimated 100 thousand demonstrators would come to the city.
Stating that they will take extensive security measures to prevent any incidents during the demonstrations, Norling stated that police teams from Norway and Denmark will come to Malmö for support.
