Blasted. The good citizens of Swiss canton Basel-Stadt voted with an overwhelming majority to confirm the cantonal Grand Council´s spending plan on next year´s Eurovision Song Contest (ESC).
The decision had been challenged by a small far right Christian party and had to be put to a popular vote (Switzerland is almost notorious for its constant referenda on this, that and other). The ESC has a "gay" reputation, was won last year in Sweden by a "non-binary" Swiss performer, and was moreover marred by anti-Israeli protests. Thus making it a fitting target for Christian nationalists.
But it now seems that the extravaganza can continue for another round.
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