The Swedish prosecutor's office announced the conclusion of the investigation into Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein, who was disqualified from the 2024 final in Malmö due to allegations of inappropriate behavior.

Klein was accused of making a threatening gesture towards a female camera operator just hours before the grand final on May 11, leading to his disqualification from the competition.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) defended its decision to expel Klein, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behavior, separate from the police investigation.

On August 12, 2024, the Swedish prosecutor concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prove Klein caused serious fear or had malicious intent.

The investigation revealed that Klein's actions only involved a movement that hit a woman's camera, and witness accounts varied regarding the incident.

AVROTROS, the Dutch broadcaster, expressed shock at Klein's disqualification, stating there was no evidence of criminal conduct and deemed the decision unnecessary.

The broadcaster plans to meet with EBU leadership to discuss the situation, expressing disappointment over the abrupt end to Klein's participation.

Following the conclusion of the investigation, Klein is now focusing on his future and working on a new album.

In a light-hearted response to the controversy, Klein shared happy dog videos on Instagram and updated his profile to indicate his focus on Eurovision 2025.

Due to the incident, it remains unclear whether the Netherlands will participate in the next Eurovision event scheduled to take place in Switzerland.

Swiss rapper Nemo won the contest with his song 'The Code', which blends various musical genres, while Klein's supporters continued to stream his song 'Europapa', which became more successful than the winning entry.