LONDON — We are living in the age of soft power. Planting a tree with a golden shovel, hosting a tournament where 22 men kick a ball around, wearing a feathered cape to a royal reception — these events are deconstructed, analyzed and imbued with significance.
Next week, Europe celebrates the most glitter-encrusted of all the soft-power displays: the Eurovision Song Contest. The final is scheduled for May 12 in Lisbon, after two semifinals on May 8 and 10. After last year’s politically weighted performances in Ukraine, the focus is expected to be more on the music.
But there’s still plenty for …read more
Source: European Voice
