An unexpected outcome in Basel
The Eurovision 2025 final, held at the iconic St. Jakobshalle in Basilea, Switzerland, became an unforgettable show, full of unexpected surprises and turns. With an electrifying atmosphere, the event culminated with Austria’s victory, thanks to the impressive interpretation of JJ and its emotional ballad ‘Wasted Love’, which accumulated a total of 436 points.
Austria takes the crown
The artist, known as Johannes Pietsch, managed to captivate the public with a unique opera and pop fusion, surpassing the favorite of Televoto, Israel, which was represented by Yuval Raphael with his song ‘New Day Day Will Rise’, who stayed in a nearby second place with 357 points. Estonia also left his mark with ‘Espresso Macchiato’ by Tommy Cash, which ended in the third position with 356 points.
Disappointment for Spain
The hopes of the Spanish audience were put in the talented Melody, who presented ‘ESA diva’, an electropop theme with flamenco influences. Despite an acting by the public, Spain only managed to obtain 37 points, positioning in the 24th place of 26 participants. This result has caused a wave of indignation in social networks, where many consider that there was a clear injustice in the voting system.
Melody responds to criticism
After the gala, Melody thanked his followers in Spain and Latin America, but hinted that he will soon share his perspective on the experience lived, expressing: ‘We deserve a talk.’
Controversies in the political context
The night was not exempt from controversies, especially for RTVE, who received a warning from the European broadcasting union for comments made by his commentators in the semifinal, where reference was made to the victims in Gaza during the Israeli performance. In response to possible sanctions, RTVE launched a blunt message on black screen, stating: ‘Before human rights, silence is not an option. Peace and Justice for Palestine ‘.
The public reaction
This act has raised doubts among Spanish followers, who believe that political tension could have influenced the results. Ana María Bordás, head of the delegation, expressed her disappointment, stating that Melody’s performance was not reflected in the final score.
Surprises and failures on the musical stage
The previous forecasts were altered, since the favorites such as the Swedish trio Kaj and the French singer Louane failed to reach the podium. Kaj occupied the fourth position with his unique tribute to the Saunas, while France concluded in seventh place. Finland, despite a promising beginning, fell to the eleventh position after the vote of the jury.
The resurgence of Italy
Italy, on the other hand, surprised the public by getting a deserved fifth place, while Austria became the undisputed winner in an edition full of emotions and controversies. JJ, excited to receive the award, dedicated a few words to Europe: ‘Thank you for helping me fulfill my dream. We will distribute peace and love worldwide ‘.
Eurovision: Beyond a musical festival
The Eurovision 2025 edition has not only been a deployment of musical talent, but also a reflection of a continent full of diversity and challenges. This event has shown that music is a powerful vehicle, capable of joining and also provoking debates around complex realities that affect many. Once again, Eurovision is established as a scenario where artistic expression and social circumstances are interwoven in a shocking way.
