I know economic sentiment isn't great in the UK right now, but yet another reminder that the UK is not in fact particularly poor and is pretty average for an OECD country.

Israel coming second in the popular vote is partially a function of significant support, but also - probably more so - a function of polarisation. There was not one pro-Palestinian contestant the other side could vote for. And everyone could vote 20 times.

Israel coming second in the popular vote is partially a function of significant support, but also - probably more so - a function of polarisation. There was not one pro-Palestinian contestant the other side could vote for. And everyone could vote 20 times.

Switzerland winning probably a relief to absolutely everyone involved with Eurovision.

Us in 2016-present👇🤣

Now is the stage at which every person in Europe literally cannot imagine how bad everyone else in Europe’s taste in music is. It’s testament to the commitment to European unity that the continent doesn’t break into thousands of small fiefdoms at this point. #Eurovision2024

This is an absolutely incredible amount of people in the streets of Tbilisi.

Georgia’s future is in the EU and the West; and will never be in Russia.

The Estonian song exists beyond the realm of good and bad. It's in unmapped cultural and psychological territory.

Georgia deserves more of our attention

Find myself wishing for once that I were going to Eurovision viewing party - should be interesting this year

There's something to be said for the boring ones.

One of the great ironies of global politics is that every recognition of the state of Palestine is in a sense a confirmation of the Zionist victory in 1949. Once two states have been recognised it's hard to undo.

Deborah. Aslak Berg The budget rebate is secondary law which has been replaced, but the opt outs from the single currency, Schengen and Justice and Home Affairs law are still in protocols attached to the Treaties, which have not been repealed or amended. So prima facie they would apply again.

🚨🚨There is a good legal argument for this. The protocols are primary law. Another thing would be to what extent they legally would still be applicable in respect of UK after #brexit . The protocols were written as if the UK would be still an EU member. 👇👇