New Eurovision code of conduct after controversy involving Cork's Bambie Thug and Israel

A number of controversies led the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to appoint an independent expert to review the contest

Bambie Thug on stage during the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Picture: Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images

The organisers of the annual Eurovision Song Contest have pledged that a new code of conduct along with a raft of new measures will help “protect” the wellbeing of artists following a number of controversies during this year’s competition, including one involving Ireland entrant Bambie Thug.

As Swiss entrant Nemo won the 2024 edition of the competition in Malmo, Sweden, the May grand final saw pro-Palestinian protesters outside the arena amid the war in the Middle East, as well as accusations made by acts of threats towards them.