Breaking News: Mishar’s EuroVoice Entry “Globální oteplování” Sparks Backlash from Conservatives
NT2 – March 14, 2025
The Mishar Republic’s latest EuroVoice entry, Globální oteplování (Global Warming), has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with anti-LGBTQ+ groups and conservative politicians calling for its withdrawal. The song, which plays on the idea that "gays are making the world hotter," has been praised by LGBTQ+ advocates for its bold, tongue-in-cheek messaging but condemned by religious and nationalist groups as "provocative and offensive."
The song’s lyrics and performance have yet to be fully revealed, but early snippets suggest a flamboyant and unapologetic celebration of LGBTQ+ identity. Critics argue that the entry is a "deliberate provocation" and an attempt to push what they call "untraditional values" onto the European stage. "This is not about music—this is about forcing an agenda on the Mishar people," said a spokesperson for the conservative opposition. Calls for a boycott of EuroVoice have begun circulating online, with some demanding that the Mishaarskaa Jednotka (mi1:) replace the song with a less controversial entry.
Despite the backlash, mi1: has stood by the selection, stating that EuroVoice is a platform for artistic freedom and self-expression. Many within the creative and progressive communities have embraced the entry, seeing it as a powerful statement against discrimination. With debates raging across the country, Globální oteplování is shaping up to be one of Mishar’s most talked-about EuroVoice entries ever—whether it will win over the international audience or fuel further outrage remains to be seen.