Dozens complain over Netherlands’ Eurovision participation
The public broadcasters’ ombudsman has received dozens of complaints about the Netherlands taking part in this year’s Eurovision, but says the issue falls outside her remit. [1]
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The public broadcasters’ ombudsman has received dozens of complaints about the NPO’s decision that the Netherlands will take part in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Margo Smit told the ANP on Wednesday. [1]
Some complainants want the NPO to explain publicly how it reached its decision. Others object that the decision by broadcaster AVROTROS not to participate because of Israel is being set aside. NPO media director Jurre Bosman said it was important to “remain part of this unifying European event”. [1]
The ombudsman said she would forward all the complaints to the NPO but would not handle them herself: her remit covers only journalistic productions by public broadcasters, and Eurovision is outside that scope. [1]
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