Why This Year's Eurovision Has Been So Contentious And Controversial

The outside of Malmö Arena, where this year's Eurovision Song Contest is due to take place

If you asked most people what they associate with the Eurovision Song Contest, the chances are they’ll tell you it’s a night of fun songs, occasionally outlandish production numbers and, above all, some joyous escapism.

However, this year’s competition is a somewhat different story.

The Eurovision final is due to take place in Malmö on Saturday night, set against a backdrop of controversy...