Basel, a picturesque city in northern Switzerland, has been selected to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year. While the news was met with joy by many residents, some lawmakers, particularly from the Federal Democratic Union of Switzerland, are pushing for a referendum to prevent the city from contributing millions of dollars to the event. They argue that Eurovision promotes values that contradict their Christian beliefs, citing concerns about Satanism and the allocation of public funds. Despite the opposition, others see Eurovision as an opportunity to showcase the city and attract tourists. The referendum campaign has raised uncertainties about the event, but organizers remain undeterred.