The EBU has limited it to flags of the 42 participating countries, as well as recent participants ( yes, Romania, you shall go to the ball!). The Romanian flag is welcome at GlobenĪnd as usual, there are limits to the types of flags that can be used. This is to ensure that flags don’t end up blocking camera shots or getting in the way of other audience members. Flags without a stick must be no bigger than 120 x 80 cm, and flags with a stick must be no bigger than 60 x 40 cm, with the stick no bigger than 50 cm and made of plastic. But as well as the usual size restrictions, there is now a list of specifically prohibited flags – and that’s left some groups unhappy. The EBU has released the official guidelines for the use of flags in the Eurovision audience.
