EU flag banned from Eurovision song contest, rainbow-colored LGBTQ+ flag allowed

The Eurovision Song Contest’s ban of the European Union flag was a “completely regrettable” mistake that should be rectified next year, the European Commission said.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which operates Eurovision, said Swedish host broadcaster SVT chose to limit flags among participants and the audience at the venue in Malmo to those of the participating countries, along with the rainbow flag.

This meant the EU flag, often waved at the 2023 contest, was banned....