Austria Wins Eurovision Song Contest with 'Wasted Love'

Author: Matthew Eriksson
Published: 2025-05-18 at 01:03
Category: Sport
Language: English
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Austria wins Eurovision 2025 with JJ's 'Wasted Love,' while the Netherlands places 12th. Israel finishes second amid protests.
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Austria has won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with the song Wasted Love performed by JJ. The event took place in Basel, Switzerland. The Dutch entry, Claude, finished in 12th place with his song C'est la Vie.

JJ's powerful vocal range captivated the audience, earning Austria a total of 436 points. Israel came in second, while Sweden, the pre-contest favorite, finished fourth with their sauna-themed song.

Protests marred Israel's performance, with activists attempting to disrupt the show. The EBU defended Israel's participation despite political tensions.

Matthew Eriksson
Matthew Eriksson

Matthew Eriksson is a Norwegian expert specializing in transportation and infrastructure. His work focuses on developing sustainable urban mobility solutions and resilient public transit systems.

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