Swiss capital backs Eurovision Song Contest bid

The majority of Bern's city parliament supports Bern and Biel's bid for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. On Thursday, the council approved a contribution of CHF7 million by 34 votes to 22. Fourteen council members abstained from voting. The SP, the Centre Party and the FDP helped the bill to a breakthrough. Do you want to read our weekly top stories? Subscribe here. The spokesperson for the Liberals spoke of a "spring fairy tale that benefits everyone" and could bring Bern added value in the two to three-digit million range.