Natalija Gorščak, president of the management board at Slovenian broadcaster RTV, caused a stir by stating that she expects the upcoming vote at the EBU General Assembly to go in favor of Israel, a surprising development, given that Gorščak is one of Israel’s strongest critics.
Speaking to BBC News, Gorščak said that if her prediction comes true, Slovenia would likely withdraw from the contest or choose not to broadcast it.
“I know that fans in Slovenia are disappointed,” she said. “I’m a fan as well, and it’s so bad because Vienna is so close to us and we won’t be able to go. But still, we need to follow our principles, and I think this is the correct way. Sometimes we need to be on the right side of history, and this is the moment we are on the right side of history.”
Gorščak’s statement comes at a time of intense discussions and disputes among European broadcasters over Israel’s participation, adding further uncertainty to the decisions that will be made at the EBU General Assembly.
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Source: BBC