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After the results of the professional juries are presented, the televoting points from all participating countries are combined, providing one score for each song.
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The EBU also proposed a more tolerant approach to other flags as long as attendees respect the apolitical nature of the contest and do not attempt to deliberately obstruct the camera views.
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