Michelle Roverelli, the head of communications for the European Broadcasting Union that runs the show, said ticket holders are only allowed to bring and display flags representing countries that take part in the event, as well as the rainbow-coloured flag.
The Geneva-based EBU reserves the right “to remove any other flags or symbols, clothing, items and banners being used for the likely purpose of instrumentalising the TV shows,” she told the Associated Press in a text message.
Martin Österdahl, the contest's executive supervisor, told TT that “these rules are the same as last year. There is no change.”
They've never allowed political protests. Nothing is different vs any other year. This headline sure is inflammatory, though