This is not the first time the EBU has restricted the use of rainbow flags at Eurovision. Last year, fans were required to leave their rainbow flags at the entrance to the event.
The EBU wants it “non-political” which means states (like Israel) can wash their crimes, while you shouldn’t be allowed protest it.
They allowed Palestinian flags this year, and pride flags have always been allowed
https://nltimes.nl/2025/04/27/eurovision-bans-non-national-flags-drawing-backlash-lgbtq-advocates Maybe you missed it, but they banned “non-national” flags on stage which means: pride flags, palestinian flags, eu flags. Last year:
The EBU wants it “non-political” which means states (like Israel) can wash their crimes, while you shouldn’t be allowed protest it.